Autism is a brain disorder

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A website that teaches people about autism

You can tell them that it is a developmental disorder that affects social and language skills and often includes repetitive behaviors, specific interests, and/or sensory sensitivity.

Eugen Bleuler, a Swiss psychiatrist, was the first person to use the term.

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Anger management
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People always treat you like you are different

Unfortunately we are not able to predict with certainty what a child’s future will be. However, we do know that kids with ASD do make progress in skill development and overall functioning so continuing to help your child learn and grow is important.

There is no medical detection or cure for autism

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Hard to make friends
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Individuals with level 1 autism spectrum disorder experience deficits in social communication which causes noticeable impairments when supports are not present. These individuals often find it difficult to initiate social interactions and demonstrate atypical or unsuccessful responses to social advances of others.

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You do things slower and you need extra help. People aren't always nice

Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average.

Applied behavior analysis

Requiring Substantial Support Marked deficits in verbal and nonverbal social communication skills; social impairments apparent even with supports in place; limited initiation of social interactions; and reduced or abnormal responses to social overtures from others.

Your senses are turned up and they can't be ignored

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Requiring very substantial support Individuals with level 3 autism spectrum disorder experience severe deficits in verbal and nonverbal social communication skills which cause severe impairments in functioning, very limited initiation of social interaction, and minimal response to social advances of others.

form of learning provided to students with exceptional needs, such as students with learning disabilities or mental challenges.

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1 in 68 kids have autism