Is Adhd A Form Of Autism?
Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.
Alternative Names
Pervasive developmental disorder - autism
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Autism is a physical condition linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain. The exact causes of these abnormalities remain unknown, but this is a very active area of research. There are probably a...
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Autism
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Autistic disorder (known also as infantile autism or childhood autism) almost always develops before the age of three and is characterized by... Read more »
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