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Autism Screenings

Research has shown that the earlier an autism diagnosis can be made, the better outcomes a child can have. That’s because early intervention treatments are crucial to helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build the communication,…
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Can Cats Have Autism?

A lot of research in recent years has shed new light on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how it affects people. This research has led to more awareness and knowledge about some of the most common signs and symptoms of the neurodevelopmental…
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Missing the Nuance: Do People with Autism Understand Sarcasm?

There are a lot of nuances to communication beyond just the works that are spoken. Many nonverbal cues go into effective communication, including hand gestures, body positioning, facial expressions and tone of voice. One nuanced aspect of…
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Ten Famous People with Autism

People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many challenges in life. Just like the name of the neurodevelopmental disorder suggests, the signs and symptoms as well as severity certainly spans a wide spectrum, with people affected in…
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Autism Prevention: Can Autism Be Prevented?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people for their entire lifetime. There is no cure for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), only ways to treat the symptoms. Since autism is not a disease or illness, there is no medication…
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Are We All on the Autism Spectrum?

Our understanding of what autism is has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association coined a new term called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In doing so, the organization essentially wrapped five…