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What are the characteristics of autism and asperger's in children?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Autistic Spectrum : Disorder is now the sole diagnosis for a neurodevelopmental disorder with deficits in reciprocal social interaction & social communication + repetitive, stereotypical movements or narrow, restricted areas of interest. Level is based on functional impairment & need for supports. Autismspeaks.org lists signs & symptoms of each criterion at various chronological & developmental ages.

Answered 6/2/2015

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