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Facts About Autism

When an individual receives a diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder, that means they are experiencing two types of unusual behavior. These behaviors include communication and social skill deficits and repetitive or restrictive behaviors. After receiving a diagnosis, children benefit from participating in an autism spectrum disorder treatment program. That way, they can receive the early…

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What is High Functioning Autism?

What is high-functioning autism? It’s not an official diagnosis, but rather a term used to describe someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who can communicate, read, and interact with little to no assistance. Those with high-functioning autism can generally go through life without much help and often fare better than individuals at the other end…