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What is autism? Know the Signs

Autism is a group of complex disorders of brain development characterized by difficulty in communicating both verbally and non-verbally, difficulty in forming relationships and repetitive behaviors.  Presently there is no known cause or cure for Autism.  According for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) autism currently affects 1 in 54 children.  If you have a concern about your child's development, please speak with your child's doctor.  
  • May avoid eye contact
  • May prefer to be alone
  • Echoes words or phrases
  • Difficulty interacting with others
  • Spins objects or self
  • Insistence on sameness
  • Inappropriate attachment to objects
  • May not want cuddling
  • Difficulty in expressing needs; may use gestures
  • Inappropriate response or no response to sound
  • No real fear of dangers
  • Apparent insensitivity to pain
  • Sustained unusual play or repetitive play
  • Inappropriate laughing or giggling
What is Autism? - Autism Research Institute
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? | CDC
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