I'm 14 years old, and a couple days ago at school one of my friends brought up how their cousin has trouble communicating since he has autism. Can anybody tell me what the symptoms of autism are, and how it can be treated? (If it can be treated.) thanks.

Another form of autism is Aspergers which is a high functioning autism. a few different degress of Autisn. High functioning can function at school with min. problems and don't need a, EA or other to help. Some can grow up to be able to take care of them selves and have reasonable normal lives but still may not be confident in all aspects of life situations. In serious autism & most common symptoms are not making eye contact with others, don't like to touch or be touched, will have fits if they do not get there way, have difficulty with speech, social skills and not being of the age that they are in numbers, some have fears of the dark or others but most have fears which tend to really freak them out. ie: if an autism child is 12 he/she may still act 8 years old or younger, depending on the severity. all cases have to be diagnoses by a proper behavior specialist and Dr's have to be involved. but also if diagnosed you are entitle to special government money if a proper diagnosis has been made, plus special programs will be provided. all has to be handled through your GP and then all goes from there.