Watch: Autism & Cannabis

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that appears within the first 3 years of life. ASD most commonly affects communication and social skills. The cause of the disorder is not known but is linked to abnormal brain chemistry. Research into the source of ASD is very active though medications have only been developed to deal with the behavioral consequences of the disorder, not the disorder itself.

Males are 3-4 time more likely to have autism. Recently diagnosis of autism has increased, but scientists suggest this is likely due to new definitions that include a wider range of disorders including Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, and Child disintegrative disorder where a child looses all learned skills by the age of 10. [pub med]

Diagnosis often occurs in the first 18th months of life when parents notice their child having difficulty with verbal and non-verbal communication as well...

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