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Welcome to Autism Matters
DEFINITION OF AUTISM
Autism is defined by the Autism Society Of America (ASA) as: "Autism is
a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the
first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder
that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development
in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both
children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal
and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play
activities.
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Autism is one of five disorders that falls under the umbrella of
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), a category of neurological
disorders characterized by “severe and pervasive impairment in several
areas of development."