Most frequently asked questions about autism

Question: Is autism genetic?
Answer: Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can be genetic or can be caused by a complex interaction of environmental factors. 

Question: What is an autism spectrum test? 
Answer: An autism spectrum test is a test administered to individuals younger than 6 years of age who are at risk for autism. 

Question: What are the symptoms of atypical autism?
Answer: Individuals diagnosed with atypical autism have difficulty making eye contact. In addition, their communication skills are not sufficiently developed and they have difficulty in verbal communication and body language. These individuals exhibit obsessive and repetitive behaviors. 

Question: When is Autism Awareness Day? 
Answer: April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. 

Question: What are the symptoms of pseudo-autism? 
Answer: Atypical autism is milder than the main symptoms of autism. Individuals with pseudo-autism have difficulty in social areas. 

Question: What are the symptoms of subtle autism? 
Answer: These individuals have difficulty making eye contact. They also have difficulty in communication, both verbally and in the use of body language. They exhibit obsessive and repetitive behaviors. 

Question: Is there a treatment for autism? 
Answer: Autism can be reduced in severity through early diagnosis, early intervention and appropriate education programs. But it does not go away completely. 

Question: Is autism a congenital disease? 
Answer: Autism is a congenital disorder of the brain and nervous system that causes a person to be unable to establish appropriate verbal and non-verbal relationships with others.

Question: Has a cure for autism been found? 
Answer: There is no treatment that can completely eliminate autism, but with appropriate education programs, the severity can be reduced and the individual can be rehabilitated. 

Question: What is the definition of autism? 
Answer: Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder in which a person is unable to establish appropriate verbal and non-verbal relationships with his/her environment.