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Some Facts On Autism |
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- Autism is two times more prevalent among boys than girls.
- The earliest signs appear by the age of eight months with clear indication by the time the child is three years.
- Autism is not synonymous with mental retardation.
- Autism may occur development disorders.
- Less than five per cent of autistic children have near normal intelligence.
- About 10 per cent of autistic children are exceptionally gifted or high-functioning autistic.
- Roughly 25 per cent of autistic children have seizures for the first time during puberty due to the hormonal changes.
- Many autistic individuals may be hyper sensitive because they have one or more of their senses impaired.
- Roughly 40 per cent of autistic individuals can’t tolerate certain sounds or frequency levels.
- Approximately 50 per cent of autistic children do not develop meaningful verbal language.
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