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UN Marks First Autism Awareness Day
Updating Time：2008-4-7 16:15:08
By Carol Pearson
Washington
04 April 2008
April second marked World Autism Day -- a day set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness of this bio-neurological disorder that impacts the development of the brain. Some countries have designated the entire month of April Autism Month to educate people about this disorder. No one knows the exact cause of autism, but doctors agree, the number of cases is growing. VOA's Carol Pearson reports.
Those with autism usually have difficulty in communication, social skills, behavior and the ability to learn. Some people with autism cannot speak.
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