Rethinking autism : variation and complexity

摘要: The media, scientific researchers, and the "Diagnostic Statistical Manual" all refer to "autism" as if it were a single disorder or over spectrum. However, autism is unlike any in variety of ways. No brain deficit found cause it, no drug affect cure has been despite tremendous research efforts find same. "Rethinking Autism" reviews on causes, symptomology, course, treatment done date. And draws potentially shocking conclusion that does not exist disorder. conglomeration symptoms exists, but like fever, those aren't disease themselves, rather result some other cause(s). Only by ceasing think can we ever advance more accurately parse why these occur what different varied causes may be. Autism massive worldwide problem with increasing prevalence rates, now thought be high 1 38 children (Korea) 100 (CDC- US). 3rd most common developmental disability; 400,000 people United States alone have autism. affects entire brain, including communication, social behavior, reasoning lifelong. There known cure. Funding for quadrupled from 1995 2000 up $45 million, Interagency Coordinating Committee recommended $1 billion funding 2010-2015.