• Question: WHAT IS ALTISUM

    Asked by 11mstock to Callum, Gina, Katie, Michelle, Sam on 15 Nov 2012.
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      Callum Johnston answered on 15 Nov 2012:

      Hey 11mstock, I think you maybe mean Autism? It is a problem that some people have with their brain which makes it hard for them to communicate and get along with other people. Normally young children like playing with each other and having fun by making up games and stories but children with Autism find it easier to be on their own and like doing the same things over and over again, like arranging their toys into neat lines or watching one tv show all the time.

      Lots of scientists are trying to find out what happens in the brain to cause these differences in children with Autism but because there are such a wide range of symptoms there might be different things wrong with each person who has Autism. There are lots of things that can be done to help people with Autism but it depends on what each person responds to best.

      I hope that helped you understand what it is? Let me know if you have any other questions about it.

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