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What is Autism?:
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a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before
the age of 3
- impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction,
communication skills, and cognitive function.
Individuals with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal
communication,
social interactions, and leisure or play activities.
- affects 1 in 166 births
This disorder
is fast becoming an epidemic and is clearly a public health crisis.
Early diagnosis and intensive early intervention have been shown
to improve the lives of autistic children and their families.
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