Autism ... Often this word sounds like a sentence for parents who dream that their child will be the happiest, smartest and most successful.
What distinguishes an autistic child from other children? When should parents start to “sound the alarm”? It is worth noting that autism manifests itself in a child even before the age of two years, but parents, as a rule, identify it at the age of 2.5 years. Although the disease does not have clear signs, its main features can be distinguished. In children with autism, speech functions are impaired, a tendency to solitude from others is manifested, their actions are stereotyped, thinking is different from normal; for them, in general, communication with people around is problematic. Due to these and other features, it is difficult for such children to adapt in society. The child mentally goes into his own fantasy world, where he is comfortable. Moreover, any external influences are perceived by him as unpleasant, sometimes even annoying. Such kids love to play with the same subject for a long time.
The main causes of autism are organic disorders of the child’s brain during its development in the womb. The likelihood of such violations in a child increases when the mother suffers infectious diseases or severe mental injuries during pregnancy. In addition, aggravated childhood autism, the causes of which have not been fully explored, can be the wrong attitude of parents to the child, the coldness of parent-child relationships. This is due to the fact that such children have a special relationship with their mother. They may be indifferent to her or even drive away, as well as go to the other extreme - to be inseparable from her mother and painfully react to her temporary absence.
Some researchers cite causes of autism as epilepsy (there is a connection between these diseases, as children with seizures can develop autism and, conversely, an autistic child may have seizures) and the disease, known as “weak X- chromosomes. " In addition, many scientists trace the dependence of its appearance in a child on the level of serotonin.
Causes of autism may also be associated with low levels of Cdk5 protein. This element is responsible for the regulation of substances in cells, as well as for the development of synapses. The function of synapses is the ability to memorize material, to study it.
The disease can cause an increased content of testosterone, as a result of which the left hemisphere of the brain is poorly developed. Its functions begin to be compensated by the right. Due to this, the manifestation of the ability of some autists in languages and music is explained.
The reason may be such an accident as a conflict between the genes of the parents. A special role in this is assigned to the Nurexin-1 gene. Its task is to synthesize the neurotransmitter glutamine, which provides contact between nerve cells in the brain.
Of interest is the established regular relationship between the increase in the number of vaccines and the frequency of the disease. Vaccines are often the causes of early childhood autism, as some of them include neurotoxin - mercury.
Currently, many causes of autism are known (about 30). This includes both genetic factors, such as poor development of neural structures in the womb, chromosome abnormalities, as well as social factors caused by negative environmental effects after birth. As a rule, their combination leads to autism.