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The root cause of autism or Aspergers is still unknown and there is no conclusive scientific evidence to indicate that there is something very specific that can be linked to causing it. Some thoughts are that there is something in these children which predisposes them to autism, and something happens early in their life which triggers it. Some thoughts indicate the possibility of a viral illness, similar to children who are diagnosed with diabetes at an early age.
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While there is not a cure, autism like almost any other affliction, is best treated when it can be diagnosed as early as possible. Parents need to be aware of the symptoms of autism and not be afraid to have their child examined by a medical professional who is familiar with autism and its symptoms. Depending on the diagnosis, there is a broad array of possible treatments, ranging from medications to simple early intervention services. One problem is that a very young child does not yet have a sense of what is normal, so the child may not be aware that something is wrong, making it even more critical that parents are aware of the symptoms of autism and can be watching for it.