Autism

Autism: This term defines a developmental disturbance that is characterized by an abnormal or impaired development in social communication and interaction skills and significantly restricted range of activities and interests. This disorder generally manifests itself prior to age of three and will be observable in a variety of ways, depending on the developmental level and age of the involved individual. Autistic children can be shy and withdrawn and may show little or no interest in others or in what would normally be considered to be typical age-appropriate activities. Instead, they may exhibit a preference to more repetitive and reclusive patterns of behavior, interests and activities.

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