10 Interesting Fact About Autism spectrum disorders

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• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Spectrum Disorders Autism is a neurological developmental disorder that affects the way a person interacts with others and their environment.
• ASD prevalence in Indonesia is estimated to be around 1 in 160 children.
• ASD cannot be cured, but with proper intervention, children with ASD can develop better social and cognitive abilities.
• ASD symptoms can vary from one individual to another, but some of the common symptoms are found to be difficult to communicate and interact socially, as well as a tendency to carry out repeated activities.
• There is no single cause that can explain the occurrence of ASD, but several factors that are thought to influence it are genetic and environmental factors.
• Children with ASD can have special interests that are very strong on certain topics, such as mathematics or music.
• Some children with ASD can have extraordinary memory capabilities, such as memorizing telephone numbers or date of birth in detail.
• Not all children with ASD have late language skills, but most children with ASD have difficulty speaking and understanding language.
• In Indonesia, there have been several institutions and communities established to support children with ASD and their families, such as the Indonesian Autisma Foundation and the Indonesian Autism Parents Community.
• Autism Awareness Day is commemorated every April 2 worldwide, including in Indonesia, to increase awareness and understanding of ASD.