autism spectrum
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autism spectrum
The range of conditions classified as pervasive developmental disorders, generally held to include autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Also includes childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett syndrome.
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It is never too late to expand the mind of a person on the autism spectrum.
One in 150 kids is autistic these days. The autism spectrum is growing.
Classification Autism spectrum disorder video The extent of the overlap between AS and high-functioning autism ( HFA —autism unaccompanied by intellectual disability ) is unclear.
Autism spectrum disorders now occur in about one of every 100 children born.