Colombia's armed forces have seized power on only three occasions--1830, 1854, and 1953--far less often than in most Latin American countries. The 1953 coup took place, moreover, only after the two parties--unable to maintain a minimum of public order-- supported military intervention.
Autism has a number of causes, as you will read here. You can improve the life of your child, and even reverse autism, by correcting these causes. There are a number of reasons why children develop Autism Spectrum Disorders or ASD. Genetics may play a part. But the vast majority of the causes are not genetic, which means you can do something about them.
Symptoms of autism range from mild to severe. Children with autism may have a very limited awareness of others and are at increased risk for other mental disorders. Studies suggest that autism affects 10 to 12 of every 10,000 children (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999).