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Last Updated on September 17, 2022 by Team THIP
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a condition characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the WHO, about one in every 100 children has autism globally. The American Psychiatry Association states that autism is said to be a lifelong disorder. However, the disorder causes certain impairment which may vary between the individuals with autism.
As per the CDC, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability, which occurs due to differences in the brain. Some people can have ASD due to a genetic condition. However, there can be other causes as well, which are not yet known. Scientists believe that various causes of ASD together change the most common ways in which people develop.
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