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  2. Autism - Wikipedia

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    Autism spectrum disorder [a] (ASD), or simply autism, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by repetitive, restricted, and inflexible patterns of behavior, interests, and activities; deficits in social communication and social interaction; and the presence of high or low sensory sensitivity.

  3. Outline of autism - Wikipedia

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    Signs of autism are highly variable, and different individuals will have a different mix of traits. Some more common traits include: Avoidance of eye contact – preference to avoid eye contact and feelings of fear or being overwhelmed when looking into someone's eyes; Developmental delay – slower acquisition of life skills

  4. Asperger syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Individuals with Asperger syndrome may have signs or symptoms that are independent of the diagnosis but can affect the individual or the family. [66] These include differences in perception and problems with motor skills, sleep, and emotions. Individuals with AS often have excellent auditory and visual perception. [67]

  5. What parents of kids with autism want you to know: ‘You don't ...

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    "Being autistic doesn't mean you have an intellectual disability." Two of Davis-Pierre's children — her daughter Malia, 9, and her son Davis, 6 — have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

  6. Diagnosis of autism - Wikipedia

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    Most studies that have investigated the impact of gender on presentation and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder have not differentiated between the impact of sex versus gender. [19] There is some evidence that autistic women and girls tend to show less repetitive behavior and may engage in more camouflaging than autistic males. [ 20 ]

  7. Neurodevelopmental disorder - Wikipedia

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    Some neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, are considered multifactorial syndromes which have many causes that converge to a more specific neurodevelopmental manifestation. [37] Some deficits may be predicted from observed deviations in the maturation patterns of the infant gut microbiome. [38]

  8. Autism rates have tripled. Is it now more common or are we ...

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    The Rutgers study found that in New York and New Jersey, the share of 8-year-olds diagnosed with autism who don’t have intellectual disabilities rose more sharply than the share of those who do ...

  9. 7 Signs Someone Might Think You're 'Hard To Read ... - AOL

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    "On the other hand, if we're too transparent, others might feel overwhelmed or invade our personal space, so finding a balance is key," she explains. Dr. Hafeez shares seven signs you're hard to read.