Autism Spectrum Disorder

* Autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys * Autism’s figures are now growing * Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the U. S. * Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average * Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases * Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism ironically * There is no medical detection or cure for autism today * Autism awareness day is in April Autism’s ribbon is multi colored with puzzle pieces * Autism’s symptoms appear between the ages 2 and 3 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both terms used to describe a group of complex disorders of the brain’s development. These disorders are characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication. The disorder is also characterized by behavior. They include autistic disorder, Rhett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental and Asperger syndrome.
ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in coordination and attention and physical health issues. Those such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances. Some people, who have ASD, excel in visual skills, music, math and art. The most obvious signs of autism and symptoms of autism tend to appear between 2 and 3 years of age. Scientists have identified a number of rare gene changes associated with autism. Most cases of autism appear to be caused by a combination of autism risk genes and environmental factors that affect early brain development.
A number of nongenetic, or “environmental,” stresses further increase a child’s risk of developing autism. The clearest evidence of these autism risk factors involves events before and during birth. They include advanced parental age at time of conception (both mom and dad), maternal illness during pregnancy and certain difficulties during birth, particularly those involving periods of oxygen deprivation to the baby’s brain. These factors don’t cause autism, but contribute to risk out getting it. * Lupus is an autoimmune, rheumatic disease. There are 5 types of lupus * 90% of lupus patients are women * There are 11 American College of Rheumatology criteria for Lupus. * Lupus treatment depends on symptoms and severity * Up to 1. 5 people across the U. S May have lupus * Certain races have increased risk of developing lupus * Persons affected by lupus lead normal lives * People of color, including Hipics have up to 3 times higher risk of getting lupus * Lupus diagnosis may be difficult Lupus is considered an unpredictable disease because there are no two cases exactly the same.

The unique pattern of symptoms associated with lupus has caused some to say that lupus is like a snowflake. No two are the same. There are several symptoms of lupus which mimic other rheumatic diseases making the diagnostic process difficult. Symptoms of Lupus include joint pain, chest pain, rashes, sensitivity to light, etc. Lupus is one of many disorders of the immune system. The immune system turns against parts of the body it is designed to protect and control. This leads to inflammation and it damages various body tissues.
Lupus affects parts of the human body including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and brain. Some of the most common ones include extreme fatigue, painful or swollen joints (arthritis), and unexplained fever. There is no cure for lupus at this time. However, lupus can be effectively treated with prescription drugs, and most people with the disease can lead active, healthy, and normal lives. Lupus is characterized by periods of illness, called flares, and periods of wellness, also called remission.