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  2. Classic autism - Wikipedia

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    Low-functioning autism (LFA) is a degree of autism marked by difficulties with social communication and interaction, challenging behavior, and differences in social or emotional reciprocity. Sleep problems, aggression, stereotypical, and self-injurious behavior are also common symptoms. [ 38 ]

  3. Autism - Wikipedia

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    Autism spectrum disorder [a] (ASD), or simply autism, is a neurodevelopmental disorder "characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts" and "restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities". [11] Sensory abnormalities are also included in the diagnostic manuals ...

  4. Conditions comorbid to autism - Wikipedia

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    A series of five children with cerebral folate deficiency and low functioning autism with neurological deficits found a complete reduction of ASD symptoms with the use of folinic acid in a child and substantial improvements in communication in two other children. [7]

  5. Employment of autistic people - Wikipedia

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    The latter most often concern de facto people diagnosed with Asperger syndrome or "high-functioning autism". [152] Josef Schovanec points to the existence of a "myth of the high-functioning autistic person", sustaining the belief in "a link between the alleged degree of autism and behavioral disorders". [216]

  6. Am I Still Autistic? - Wikipedia

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    How a Low-Functioning, Slightly Retarded Toddler Became the CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar Corporation is a 2011 auto-biographical, self-help book written by John R. Hall. It is an account of Hall's experiences with autism both as someone who was diagnosed with the condition and as the father of a special needs child.

  7. Nonverbal autism - Wikipedia

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    Early intervention in nonspeaking autism emphasizes the critical role of language acquisition before the age of five in predicting positive developmental outcomes; acquiring language before age five is a good indicator of positive child development, that early language development is crucial to educational achievement, employment, independence during adulthood, and social relationships. [2]

  8. Diagnosis of autism - Wikipedia

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    Various other questionnaires (e.g., The Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist) and tests of cognitive functioning (e.g., The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test) are typically included in an ASD assessment battery. The diagnostic interview for social and communication disorders (DISCO) may also be used.

  9. Autism therapies - Wikipedia

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    Autism causes many symptoms that interfere with a child's ability to receive a proper education such as deficits in imitation, observational learning, and receptive and expressive communication. As of 2014, of all disabilities affecting the population, autism ranked third lowest in acceptance into a postsecondary education institution. [35]