of neurological and biochemical abnormalities in the brain. Symptoms and characteristics were identified, serving to distinguish autism from other conditions. This separation is helpful in moving towards better treatment and understanding of the condition.
             Because autism is a full spectrum disorder, a child with autism may exhibit a range of symptoms from mild to severe. There is no one treatment that is consistently effective. It is likely that children will benefit from a program of treatments tailored to his or her specific needs and capabilities.
             Autistics are often hyper (over) or hypo (under) sensitive to the five senses (AUTISMINFO.com). For example, a typical individual has no problem walking down the street. However, autistic individuals may be oblivious to the sounds of sirens or screeching brakes. On the other hand; the autistic may be bothered by vivid colors on flowers. It can be such an intense experience that the individual can't concentrate on putting one foot in fr
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