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Autism Spectrum Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - Autism Speaks

Autism is a lifelong condition, and an autistic person's needs, strengths and challenges may change over time. As they transition through life stages, they may ...

Complete Guide to Autism - Child Mind Institute

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means that it impacts how a child develops. Autism begins in utero, ...

What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? - American Psychiatric Association

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests and ...

About Autism Spectrum Disorder - CDC

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. · Some people with ASD have a known difference, ...

What is autism - National Autistic Society

More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. Find out more about ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Symptoms & Causes

Early signs of autism include limited eye contact and body language and repetitive motions or speech. Behavioral therapies and other support can help autistic ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - CDC

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.

Autism spectrum disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others.

Autism: Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Testing - WebMD

Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a complex developmental condition that affects how people interact, communicate, learn, and behave.

Autism Basics (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

Autism spectrum disorder affects a child's ability to communicate and learn. Early intervention and treatment can help kids improve skills and do their ...

Everything You Need to Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Children on the autism spectrum might learn to read earlier than their neurotypical peers, sometimes as early as age 2. But they tend to not comprehend what ...

Autism - World Health Organization (WHO)

Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder ̶ constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. · About 1 ...

Learning about autism | Raising Children Network

Autism is a type of neurodiversity. Autistic children have particular communication styles, special interests, repetitive behaviour and other characteristics.

30 Facts to Know about Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Autism Factsheet (for Schools) (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

Autism is one of the most common developmental disabilities. People with autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have differences in the way their ...

Learning About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - MyHealth Alberta

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It affects a person's behaviour. And it makes communication and social interactions hard.

Learning Styles & Autism

'Learning styles' is a concept which attempts to describe the methods by which people gain information about their environment. People can learn through ...

How general education teachers can support students with ASD

We provide general education teachers with a crash course in autism to promote awareness and acceptance and to help create an inclusive classroom environment.

Autism Spectrum Disorder | Abnormal Psychology

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is probably the most misunderstood and puzzling of neurodevelopmental disorders.