AUTISM

WHAT IS AUTISM?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a group of complex developmental disorders. ASD includes a wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability.

RECOGNIZING AUTISM

People with ASD often have these characteristics:

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• Difficulties with verbal communication

• Ongoing social problems that include difficulty interacting with others

• Repetitive behaviors as well as limited interests or activities

• Different way of learning that hurt the individual’s ability to function socially, at school or work, or other areas of life

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Some people are mildly impaired by their symptoms, while others are severely disabled.