Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Theory to Practice

Autism is a developmental disorder, in which the major characteristics are difficulties in social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior. The signs of this disease are often noticed by the age of three by the parents. The signs of autism develop gradually. However, in some cases, regression in the social and communication skills is experienced by autistic children after reaching developmental milestones at a normal pace. There are several risk factors associat...