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What does autism look like? April 15, 2022

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Autism is a neurological disorder that has gained increased attention over the last decade.
Because autism is a spectrum disorder no two children share identical symptoms or severity.
Learning to recognize and support children on the spectrum can help them feel more comfortable.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Special Needs | Tagged ASD, attention, autism, autistic, disability, emotional behavior, kids, neurological disorder, school, sensory processing, social, social behavior, social challenges, spectrum, spectrum disorder

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