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Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts
throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known
as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is
diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer,
diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social
groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism
impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is
also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as
obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines.
Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe. |
