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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. Asperger syndrome - Wikipedia

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    [19] [23] Although social impairment may be lifelong, the outcome is generally more positive than with individuals with lower-functioning autism spectrum disorders; [19] for example, ASD symptoms are more likely to diminish with time in children with AS or forms of autism sometimes described as "high functioning". [137]

  4. List of schools for people on the autism spectrum - Wikipedia

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    The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), [Fresno] - A specialized institution providing educational and therapeutic services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. [ 2 ] Connecticut

  5. High-functioning autism - Wikipedia

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    Individuals with autism spectrum disorders risk developing symptoms of anxiety. While anxiety is one of the most commonly occurring mental health symptoms, children and adolescents with high functioning autism are at an even greater risk of developing symptoms. [ 24 ]

  6. Category:Autism - Wikipedia

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    This page was last edited on 15 December 2024, at 21:20 (UTC).; Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License; additional terms may apply.

  7. Developmental regression - Wikipedia

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    Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a genetic mutation. [5] It occurs almost exclusively in girls. [5] A child with Rett syndrome experiences a loss of previously had intentional hand skills, and can experience a loss of language skills. [5] Children can also experience a loss of social skills and autism-like symptoms. [5]

  8. Conditions comorbid to autism - Wikipedia

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    Unusual responses to sensory stimuli are more common and prominent in individuals with autism, and sensory abnormalities are commonly recognized as diagnostic criteria in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as reported in the DSM-5; although there is no good evidence that sensory symptoms differentiate autism from other developmental disorders. [84]

  9. Outline of autism - Wikipedia

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    Disorders formerly considered distinct, but now diagnosed as autism spectrum disorder, include: Asperger syndrome – a previously diagnosed form of autism often applied to people with a higher IQ who can have a less difficult time communicating with others and understanding concepts or phrases than other individuals with more severe autism. As ...