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Bookmark or Share- What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? | CDCAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are not yet known. Scientists believe there are multiple causes of ASD that act together to change the most common ways people develop. We still have much to ...
- Autism Fact Sheet - National Autism AssociationAutism impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction, communication skills, and cognitive function. Individuals with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. Autism is diagnosed four times more often in boys than girls.
- Autism (ASD): Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatment & More - HealthlineAutism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect a person’s ability to communicate. Get statistics, learn how it affects kids, and more.
- Autism spectrum disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicAutism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of ...
- Autism spectrum - WikipediaAutism, formally called autism spectrum disorder ( ASD) or autism spectrum condition ( ASC ), [6] is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by deficits in reciprocal social communication and the presence of restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Other common signs include difficulties with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal ...
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