About the Book: Autism: A Handbook of Diagnosis and Treatment of Asd
Autism is a complex developmental disability. Generally, Autism presents itself
during the first three years of a persons life. The condition has an effect on
normal brain function characterized by social impairments, communication
difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behaviour.
Males are five times more likely to be affected than females. As early as
infancy, a baby with Autism may be unresponsive to people or focus intently on
one item only. A child may appear to develop normally and then withdraw and
become indifferent to social engagement. Children may fail to respond to