Handbook of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a set of neurodevelopmental disorders, comprising of autism, Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. Individuals with ASD experience problems with social interaction and communication, and exhibit restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, activities and interests. Certain factors are associated with a high risk for ASD, such as having a family history of autism, certain genetic conditions, and having an older parent. A diagnosis of ASD can be established by the age of two. ...

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