1. Autism Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills.

2. Symptoms of Autism  Overly sensitive to sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.  Becomes distressed when routines are changed.  Repeats body movements  Can’t start a conversation  Develops a language slowly or not at all  no response to eye contact or smiles.  Short attention spans

3. Causes and treatments of Autism Causes Diet Digestive tract system Mercury poisoning The body’s inability to properly use vitamins and minerals Vaccine sensitivity Treatments Occupational Therapy Applied behavioral Analysis (ABA) Gluten/Casein free diet Speech therapy Floor time

4. Autism story and statistics One in a hundred births develops autism 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with this disease. Autism is going to reach 4 million in the next decade. Four times more prevalent in boys then girls.