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Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales (CSBS)

It’s well-known that early intervention is critical in helping to support children as they grow. Major agencies such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics stress the importance of early…
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Autism and Photographic Memories

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have many unique talents and skills. Some, in fact, have what’s called Savant Syndrome, a condition in which a person with a developmental disability also possesses at least one skill that far exceeds…
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Famous Musicians with Autism

Despite the vast amount of knowledge and progress that’s been made with regard to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, there’s still a long way to go to achieve acceptance and understanding. While much more is known about autism…
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Well-Known Autistic Mathematicians

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many challenges due to their lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder. They commonly struggle with communication and social interactions, may be hypersensitive or hyposensitive to certain sensory stimuli,…
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Famous Artists with Autism

People with autism shouldn’t be defined just by the challenges they face and the limitations they have. Instead, they should be celebrated for the unique gifts and talents that they have. While people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…
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Savant Syndrome

The term autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tends to elicit thoughts of challenges. In other words, when people think of autism, the first thing that pops into their minds is how it causes people to be different. In many ways, this “different”…