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Why is Autism on the Rise and Increasing?

Researchers began tracking the prevalence of autism only 24 years ago in the United States. Since that time, the rates have steadily risen, causing many people to believe there is a new “epidemic” of autism occurring in the country.The…
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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…