Category: Autism

What is Autism?

What is Autism?

April is National Autism Awareness Month, calling attention to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) that affect 3.5 million Americans. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during childhood and is lifelong. It affects a person’s ability to...

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Ten Things to Know about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Ten Things to Know about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause serious social and behavioral challenges. People with ASD may learn, communicate, and behave in ways that are different from others. Ten things to know about ASD are: 1. According to...

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Understanding Social Skills Training (SST)

Understanding Social Skills Training (SST)

One of the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder is difficulty or delays in language and interacting with others. Children with ASD may make little or infrequent eye contact, have difficulties with the back and forth of conversation, appear not to look at or...

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