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Prognosis of Autism

10 February 2010 No Comment

“Autism remains a challenging condition for individuals and their families, but the prognosis of autism today is much better than it was a generation ago. At that time, most people with autism were placed in institutions.”
Typically, people especially children with disabilities are one of the most at-risk groups in world. They are also one of the most marginalized. In many cases, children with disabilities are hidden away in their homes, without education, therapy, or friends. Along with educational support getautismhelp.info also provides physical and occupational therapies, cooperative programs also provide for mainstreaming opportunities of these children.
Today, with appropriate therapy, many of the symptoms of autism can be improved, though most people will have some symptoms throughout their lives. Most people with autism are able to live with their families or in the community.
The prognosis of autism for children is surprisingly alarming and consistent across a broad range of studies about 2% will attain normal functioning, with perhaps 30% labeled "high-functioning autistic." These high-functioning autistics generally show some oddity in behavior, have a tough time relating to others, and have few or no personal friends.  
While the majority of individuals with autism live an unconventional and confused life, dependent on the care of others to survive. The earlier these children receive appropriate treatment, the better their prognosis. A good predictor of a prognosis for your child maybe the progress they have made over a period of time, approximately one year from early diagnosis. However, there are studies still going on, and as time goes by, we can expect that the data on long-term prognosis of autism will increase and give autistic individuals and families with autistic kids a better idea of what they can expect in their future.

Getautismhelp.info is a free global online community connecting families and individuals touched by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with each other, providing support and insight, and serving as a resource guide for treatments, strategies and therapies.

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