Autism is a phenomenon that still keeps many secrets although it has been studied for more than 60 years ago. Until now has not found the exact cause of autism disorders, that have not been able to develop means of prevention and proper handling. Initially viewed as a disorder of autism are caused by psychological factors is the pattern of parenting that are not emotionally warm, but then around 1960 began neurological research that proves that autism is caused by abnormalities in otak.1
Autism can occur in all groups of people rich, poor, rural town, educated or not, and in all ethnic groups and cultures in the world. The number of children affected by autism is increasing rapidly in many parts of the world, this condition causes many parents to be wary of so few children show symptoms that it is less normal is always associated with autism disorders. In California in 2002 concluded there were 9 cases of autism per-day. In the United States mentioned autism occurs in 15,000 to 60,000 children under 15 years. In Indonesia with a population of 200 million, to date not yet known how exactly the number of patients but an estimated number of children with autism can reach 150-200 thousand people. Comparison between males and females was 2.6 - 4: 1, but girls are exposed will show symptoms more berat.2
Autism including rare cases, usually identification through a thorough examination in hospital, doctor or a special school. Today there is a trend of increased cases of autism in children (infantile autism) who came to the practice of neurology and other physician practices. Generally, the main complaints made by parents is a speech delay, strange behavior and indifferent, or worry about whether their children deaf.
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