Autism is the world's third most common developmental disorder. It is a developmental spectrum disorder that is usually diagnosed in the earlier years of life; and is considered a "spectrum disorder  because the cases of the disorder can range from "mild learning and social disability to severe impairment  (Vihar, 2009, 1). Autism awareness is becoming more obligatory in today's time because statistics are relatively high showing about "twenty in a population of 10,000 people will show autistic symptoms  (Vihar, 2009, 1). It is important to understand the complications of autism and be able to identify a child who is showing signs of the disorder. There are many distinct characteristics that can be seen in an autistic child, which is why it is imperative to be able to recognize when a child is showing specific signs. An early diagnosis along with a well-constructed treatment plan can be vital in the development and growth of the child. According to The National Centre for Autism and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Autism is a severe lifelong developmental disorder that causes impairments in their social skills, communication skills (that are both verbal and nonverbal) and their repetitive and restricted behaviors that are usually diagnosed by the age of three (2009, 1) (2013, 1). Children who are autistic will show noticeable signs that their behaviors are abnormal for a child of their age. Many children suffering the disorder will have speech impairments. "Some autistic children do not ever develop speech, while others may develop speech but still have difficulty using language to communicate  (Vihar, 2009, 1). Their impaired verbal skills make it tough for them to interact with others or communicate their needs. As of now, it is unknown to us why this happens. An important indicator to look for when the child is young is if they are having any problems with their verbal development. If they are not developing any sort of speech, that could be a clear sign that there is an issue. According to The National Centre for Autism about "30-50%  of autistic children will never learn to use speech (2009, 3). It is impossible to tell ahead of time whether or not the child will in the end develop a sense of communication skills or not. A known fact is that speech therapy can be helpful for a child in this situation, yet does not recover it one hundred percent. Many treatment plans include a speech therapy in order to help the child expand their development. Another important factor to be aware of along with poor verbal abilities is that they will have a tough time interacting with others. They may feel uncomfortable or unsure how to act around others. Autistic children will "avoid people's gaze  and have inappropriate behaviors or language (whether it be spoken language or body language). Autistic children tend to enjoy being alone. It is not likely that they will try to develop many relationships with others. They find it difficult to interact with others and find it even harder to express themselves, especially considering their speech may be limited. Another important feature of autism is hyper active behavior. "They cannot play with their toys and