What is Autism?
Autism
is a classification of developmental cerebral disorder, collectively known as Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This cerebral disorder is present at birth but often
manifested in children only between the age of 3 months to 3 years old. It is
characterized by its effect on a person’s ability to communicate, socialize
with others and respond in a manner that is fitting to the external world. (Caronna,
Milunsky, & Tager-Flusberg, 2008). Some children are mildly affected by
autism while others are severely impaired.
