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Will Autism Ever Be Cured?

So much has been learned about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the last decade, with major advances being made to help us understand what potentially causes autism, how it affects those who have it and the best treatment options to help support…
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Who Autism Affects

Autism is a wide and variety neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people of all backgrounds, genders and nationalities. While the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can vary greatly from one person to the next, generally speaking,…
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Why Do Children with Autism Repeat Everything?

From an early age, children repeat sounds that they hear. As they continue to get older, those sound repetitions will soon turn into word repetitions. This repetition, known as echolalia1, is a normal part of a child’s development. In most…
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Which Autism Makes You Smart?

A lot of research has been done in recent years on the connection between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intelligence. While there are still plenty of unanswered questions, much has been learned as well. Some studies have actually suggested…
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When Does Autism Start or First Show Up?

There have been many advancements in behavioral science in recent years, which has led to more accurate diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In addition, more is generally known about autism today than it was even 10 years ago, allowing…
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What Does Autism Look Like?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex, complicated and diverse neurodevelopmental disorder. Unlike some other disorders, such as Down syndrome, there is no blood test that can be used to diagnose autism. Instead, trained clinical psychologists…