AUTISM

OVERVIEW

HISTORY

• Discovery: 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner
• Autism is the neurological disorder that affects how the brain works in social interaction and communication skills
• In Greek: 'Autism' means 'selfism.'
• 1933: Donald Tripett- first person diagnosed with Autism

THE BRAIN

• Especially affects regions in the lower brain: social interaction, communication and reasons
• Affects the entire brain

AFFECTS THE BODY

• Muscle tone is different than non-autistic people
• Affects the child's balance and coordination
• Movements can be slow or unpredictable
• Therefore, making the activities in gym more difficult

FORMS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

• Autistic Disorder
• Asperger's disorder
• Childhood disintegrative disorder
• Rhett's disorder
• Persuasive development disorder (PDD)

CAUSES

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