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Autism

spectrum disorder

What is autism?

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to

brain development that affects the way a person

perceives and socializes with other people, causing

problems in social interaction and communication. The

disorder also includes restricted and repetitive

patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism

spectrum disorder refers to a wide range of

symptoms and severity.

What are the

symptoms?

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Doesn't respond to his name

or sometimes doesn't seem

to listen to you

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No. 3

No. 4

No. 5

Resists hugs and caresses;

Furthermore, it seems that

he prefers to play alone and

is absorbed in his own world

Does not usually make

eye contact and lacks

facial expression

Does not speak or has late

speech development, or

loses the ability to say

words or sentences

Does not express emotions or

feelings and does not seem to

be aware of the feelings of

others