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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities which affect behavior,
communication and social interaction. Most children with ASDs appear to develop relatively normally
until the ages of 18 to 36 months. During this window parents or professionals begin to notice
developmental delays. Mild forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder may resemble a learning disability while
more severe forms may involve substantial impairment of communication, learning and social abilities,
abnormal responses to sensory stimuli and sometimes self-injurious behavior. Individuals with Autism may
have one or two skill areas which exceed age-matched peers’ skill levels. These skills frequently appear
in the areas of mathematical computation, music, art or memory. Children with milder forms of ASD may
be diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or with Asperger’s Disorder.
For more information, please visit:
www.BurrellAutismCenter.com
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