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Autism (sometimes called "classical autism") is the
most common condition in a group of developmental
disorders known as the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).
Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction,
problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities
and interests.
What is the prevalence of
Autism?
Autism is the most common of the Pervasive
Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1
in 146 births.
What are some common charectristics
of Autism?
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Insistence on sameness;
resistance to change |
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Difficulty
in expressing needs, instead of using gestures or
pointing. Repeating words or phrases in place
of normal, responsive language |
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Prefers to be alone;
aloof manner |
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Laughing, crying,
showing distress for reasons not apparent to others |
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Little or no eye
contact |
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Tantrums |
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Difficulty in mixing
with others |
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May not want to
cuddle or be cuddled |
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Sustained odd play |
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Unresponsive to
normal teaching methods |
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Spins objects |
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Uneven gross/fine
motor skills |
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Not responsive
to verbal cues, seems deaf although hearing
tests in normal range. |
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