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Is autism a developmental disorder?
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Autism: Yes , it is a neurodevelopmental disorder occuring in childhood.Some are mentally retarted. Problem with social behavior and communication , also with repetitive stereotype patterns of behavior.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: Most parents are concerned by 18 months and most children are seen by age 2.
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