- An overview of the causes and symptoms of autism
- A rundown of the procedures used to diagnose and treat autism
- Details on alternative treatments, preventive measures, and prognosis
Definition
Autism is a severe disorder of brain function marked by problems with social contact, intelligence, and language, together with ritualistic or compulsive behavior and bizarre responses to the environment.
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