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English:Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability that manifests itself in marked differences in social relatedness, communication, interest, and behavior. It begins in utero and is predominantly genetic. Autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 2, but sometimes may not be noticed until later childhood, teen, or even adult years.
Español: El Autismo es una discapacidad caracterizado por unos grandes cambios del desarollo. Afecta a la socialización, la comunicación, imaginación, planificación, reciprocidad emocional, y conductas repetitivas o inusuales. Los síntomas, en general, son las diferencias de interacción social, el aislamiento, y movimientos repetitivos de alguna extremidad, generalmente las manos.
Deutsch:Autismus ist eine tief greifende Entwicklungsstörung, die sich durch qualitative Beeinträchtigung der sozialen Interaktion, qualitative Beeinträchtigung der Kommunikation sowie repititive und stereotype Verhaltensmuster bemerkbar macht.
Français : L'autisme est un trouble du développement caractérisé par une interaction sociale et une communication déstabilisées en conjonction avec des comportements restreints et répétitifs. Ces signes apparaissent généralement durant l'enfance, dès l'âge de trois ans ou soudainement, plus tard. Sur le plan neurologique, l'autisme est un trouble de l'organisation des neurones dans le cortex du cerveau affectant les synapses.
Chart showing the increase in autism diagnosis.
Puzzle pieces are considered a negative symbol related to autism.
Major brain structures involved in autism.
An ~18 month old autistic boy stacking cans.
Autistic art highlighting the unique perception involved in autism.
Plain-language poster describing signs of autism.
Autistic and non-autistic people often struggle to understand each other.
An autistic adult "stimming" (fidgeting repetitively).