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Autism is a developmental disorder of brain function characterized by three major types of symptoms: impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual or severely limited activities and interests. Autism symptoms typically appear during the first three years of childhood and continue throughout life. It is the most severe disorder within a group of developmental disorders called autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) or pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) that cover a wide range of behaviors and symptoms, all related to a lesser or greater extent to impaired social and communication skills. In its most severe form, autism may include extreme self-injurious, repetitive, highly unusual, and aggressive behaviors. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 110 children in the U.S. have an ASD, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined!

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