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Signs Of Autism

 Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by the following conditions: 1. social impairments 2. cognitive impairments 3. communication difficulties 4. repetitive behaviors Because Autism is a spectrum disorder, it can range from very mild to severe and occur in all ethnic, socioeconomic and age groups. However, males are four times more likely to have autism than females. Some children with autism appear normal before age 1 or 2 and then suddenly “regress” and lose language or social skills that they had previously gained. This is termed the regressive type of autism.

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