Autism: Diagnosis and Therapies

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Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which makes its first appearance during infancy or childhood, and follows a steady course with no remission. It is distinguished by a triad of symptoms consisting of impairments in social interaction and communication, and repetitive behavior as well as restricted interests. Such impairments are believed to arise out of a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Maternal nutrition and inflammation, exposure to heavy metals and particulates, intrauterine growth restriction, etc. are associated with autism. The diagnosis of autism is based ...

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