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Key People
Eugene Blueler-1st person to use the term Autism -
Trends
US researchers began using the term Autism to describe children with emotional and social issues. -
Key People
Hans Asperger-a German scientist, discovered similar symptoms of Autism -
Trends
Autism and Schizophrienia was linked until the 1960s -
Trends
Research into treatments increased 1960-1970 -
Trends
1960-1970s research of Autism focused on the different medications -
Trends
1980-1990 behavorial thereapy, focused environments is introduced -
Causes of Autism
Genetics -
Causes of Autism
Enviromental -
Treatments
*Behavioral and communication therapy
* Medical and dietary therapy
*Occupational and Physical therapy
*Complentary therapy (music or art therapy)
