Autism has long existed, even back when we were children, but autistic children were then often mislabelled and mistreated. For example, if you have a ­sibling or twin with autism, you are more likely to have autism too. When the baby is born extremely premature or with very low birth weight, there is also a higher risk of autism. Likely, it is a combination of genetic and environmental ­factors that can lead to a higher risk of autism. Educational therapies Children with autism respond well when they are enrolled in specialised educational programmes in specialised schools.

Source: The Star March 05, 2026 03:32 UTC