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What is autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a 2developmental disorder2 because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a 2developmental disorder2 because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.
Source: Autism Spectrum Disorder (NIMH) — NIMH
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