Child Autism - Is it Here to Stay?

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Autism is the fastest growing development disability in the world with 1 in every 150 births being affected by this disorder.
Why has this happened? What are we as a society doing to cause this? Although there have been some cases of autism over the years, there has never, ever been such a rise as we have seen in the last few years.
Go back ten years and talk to someone about autism and there would have been what? Oh yes, I heard of that.... Now it's more like, ahh my cousin has autism, so sad.
What is happening to the world that in such a short space of time we have basically inserted ANOTHER disorder into our common language? Be they children, OAP's, friends or family, everyone is now well aware of child autism and its gathering momentum in society.
People will say that there is a great many benefits to the prevalence of this disorder, like an increased knowledge of its goings on, but personally I much preferred it when there were only a minuscule number of cases and not everybody and there child is being burdened by a autism spectrum disorder.
So who is affected with autism?
If you have a child of Autism, you are definitely not alone. Autism does not discriminate; it affects everyone equally in the world. You will find a child of autism in all races, countries, and social classes. But there is one common factor. Four of every five people with autism are male.
And being a child of autism there are some common problems that they will face. One of the most normal symptoms that a child of autism will face is an extreme difficulty in learning language and social skills and in relating to people.
If that is not enough, behaviour is also affected and can cause some severe problems if you do not know how to get the most from your autistic child. This behaviour includes: Extreme hyperactivity Major problems relating to people, even family and parents Social g a Social outcast, And many more. The behavioural problems in a child of autism can range from calm or mild to very severe. If severe your child can be very aggressive, and cause injury not only to others but also self harm and injury becomes a part of their pattern.
In the calmer and milder range a child of autism will have what almost only seems like a learning disability. But these can also form a problem in communication and also their ability to socialize with others.
Autism is a tricky disorder, not only can it appears on its own, but it can also appear along with a host of other developmental disorders, such as:
? learning disabilities, Epilepsy, etc, mental retardation,
But one thing to remember is that if your child is a child of autism , you are not to get worried and upset. There are ways to help them and begin them on a life to normality. Certain techniques and strategies that you can put in place will have your autistic child come alive like never before and have them start to socialize and function with what should be their peers, and at least at first, you and your family