April is observed as World Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. According to Ummeed Child Development Center, based out of Mumbai, one in every 59 kids has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
As a parent- ask yourself this question. Do you know what autism is? What causes it? What are the common myths surrounding it? We help you with the facts that break it down for us.
What is Autism?
Autism is a complex neurobehavioral condition that includes impairments in social interaction, developmental language, and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviours. One may think, that if their child is not Autistic, they need not worry.
But Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy mentions a WHO statistic which states that over 15% of children in India are suffering from developmental issues ad hence the need for awareness is essential. Scroll down for facts and statistics on Autism.
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