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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins in early childhood. It affects a person’s ability to interact socially, communicate, and learn. ASD comes with varying degrees of differences, which is why it is called a “spectrum” disorder.

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