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    Au·tism
    /ˈôˌtiz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. a neurodevelopmental condition of variable severity with lifelong effects that can be recognized from early childhood, chiefly characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior: "students with autism want to be accepted like every other student"
  2. 3 days ago · Autism is a developmental disorder affecting physical, social, and language skills, with an onset of signs and symptoms typically before age three. Classic autism is included within an umbrella of disorders commonly referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

  3. 3 days ago · What is autism? Autism typically involved a wider range of symptoms than Asperger’s and a greater level of impairment. In addition to difficulties interacting with others, children diagnosed ...

  4. 3 days ago · What Are Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder? Here’s what parents should look out for in their kids. According to 2018 estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is 1 in every 44 8-year-old children.

  5. 3 days ago · Key points. Autism is a type of neurodiversity. Autistic children have particular communication styles, special interests and repetitive behaviour. Autism can be diagnosed in some children from around 18 months of age. Early autism diagnosis means children can get support for their development.

  6. 1 day ago · ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by impairments in communicative ability and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities not suitable for the individual's developmental stage. The severity of symptoms and functional impairment vary between individuals.

  7. 4 days ago · What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological disorder that typically appears in the first three years. Due to the high volume of calls, we're experiencing a higher-than-usual backlog.

  8. 4 days ago · Definition and Overview. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. According to the CDC and the NIMH, it can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. The symptoms generally appear within the first two years of life.

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