The topic of research for this assignment will be autism. There is an abundance of information available on autism, but there is also a large quantity of unknown. First it is important to understand what autism is. Next, we can investigate the countless aspects of this particular pervasive developmental disorder, particularly characteristics (general, cognitive and social), signs, causes and myths, prevalence, and diagnosis and treatment.
Autism usually appears before age 3, and is a developmental disability that affects the functioning of the brain, particularly the areas that control communication skills, social interaction, and activity. It is called a developmental disability because it starts in the developmental period, before age three, and delays or stunts human development. This disability is complex and lifelong, and is often found in combination with other disabilities. Autistic individuals display a very limited collection of interests and activities, repetitive......
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