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• Causes of autism
  ==Causes of Autism== ...al interaction, communication, interests, and behavior. The exact cause of autism is currently unknown, but it's believed to be caused by a combination of ge
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• Combating Autism Act
  ==Combating Autism Act== ...Public Law 109-416, was designed to address the increasing prevalence of [[autism]] in the country by authorizing nearly $1 billion in expenditure over five
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• Autism's False Prophets
  '''Autism's False Prophets''' is a book written by [[Paul A. Offit]], an American ped * Autism: /ˈɔːtɪzəm/
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• Autism therapies
  == Autism therapies == ...tional independence of individuals with autism. The etymology of the term "autism" comes from the Greek word "autos," meaning "self," and "therapy" is derive
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• Dan Rossignol
  ...Autism Spectrum Disorders]] (ASD) and related conditions. He is recognized for his extensive research and contributions to the understanding and treatment ..." in English, a bird often associated with song and communication, fitting for a professional dedicated to helping individuals with communication disorder
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• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
  == Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule == ...an instrument used for assessing and diagnosing [[Autism Spectrum Disorder|Autism Spectrum Disorders]] (ASD) in individuals of all ages.
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• ESPA College
  .... The name "ESPA" is an acronym for Education and Services for People with Autism. ...the initial letters of the phrase "Education and Services for People with Autism". The word "college" comes from the Latin word ''collegium'', meaning "comm
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• Simon Baron-Cohen
  ...ofessor]] and [[author]] who is well-known for his work in the fields of [[autism]] and [[developmental psychopathology]]. ...t [[Trinity College, Cambridge]]. He is the Director of the University's [[Autism Research Centre]] and a Fellow of the [[British Psychological Society]].
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• Autism spectrum
  == Autism Spectrum == ...wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment that people with autism can have.
  2 KB (291 words) - 17:23, 7 February 2024
• Autism rights movement
  == Autism rights movement == ...ir caregivers and society to adopt a position of neurodiversity, accepting autism as a variation in functioning rather than a mental disorder to be cured.
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• Karen McCarron
  ...ld of [[medicine]] and [[neurology]], particularly known for her work in [[autism]] research. ...ed extensively on the subject. Her work has helped to advance the field of autism research and has provided valuable insights into the neurological basis of
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• Autism Research Institute
  == Autism Research Institute == ...by [[Bernard Rimland]], a research psychologist and father of a child with autism.
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• Refrigerator mother theory
  .../rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər ˈmʌðər θɪəri/) is a now-debunked hypothesis that posited autism and schizophrenia were caused by emotionally distant mothers. The term was ...available and thus, according to the theory, responsible for their child's autism or schizophrenia.
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• Conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders
  == Conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders == ...taneous presence of two or more disorders in a person. In the context of [[autism spectrum disorders]], these conditions often co-occur, complicating the dia
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• Leon Eisenberg
  ...standing of [[ADHD|Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder]] and [[Autism|Autism Spectrum Disorders]]. ...h significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of ADHD and Autism. He is often credited with the first medical description of ADHD, and his r
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• High-functioning autism
  == High-functioning autism == ...gher functioning" (with an [[IQ]] of 70 or greater) than other people with autism. Individuals with HFA or [[Asperger syndrome]] may exhibit deficits in area
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• Head banging
  ...y childhood. It is often associated with developmental disorders such as [[Autism]] and [[Rett Syndrome]], but can also be seen in typically developing child ...banging can be alarming for parents to witness, it is usually not a cause for concern unless it is causing injury or interfering with the child's daily a
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• Autism Spectrum Disorder
  The term "Autism" comes from the Greek word "autos," which means "self." It describes condit
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• Richard Lathe
  .../ˈrɪtʃərd ˈleɪð/) is a renowned [[biologist]] and [[neuroscientist]] known for his significant contributions to the field of [[medical science]]. .... The surname Lathe is of [[Old English]] origin and is a topographic name for someone who lived near a barn or granary.
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• Autistic
  ...cation, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. It is a key aspect of [[Autism Spectrum Disorder]] (ASD), a complex, lifelong developmental disability tha Symptoms of autism can vary widely but often include difficulties with social interaction, pro
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