Autism. It’s a small word. However, it has big effects on families. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) isn’t a disease as much as it is a range of disorders. Autism’s neurological effects affect one’s development. The effects are many and include the following:
· communication difficulties
· social impairments
· restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped behavioral patterns
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