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What are the characteristics of a child with autism?
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Superficially..: These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. There are varying degress of severity.Early dignosis and appropriate therapy improves greatly the prognosis.The cause currently is unknown.
Answered 5/7/2016
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3major sx: Qualittive social abnormality, qualitative communication abnormality and a restricted range of , or odd behaviors noted prior to the age of 36mo.
Answered 8/27/2012
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