Understanding Autism

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What is autism classified as?

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A neurodevelopmental disorder, not a disease.

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How do autistic individuals develop compared to most people?

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They develop differently.

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What does autism affect from the beginning of life?

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The way the brain functions.

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Is autism something that can be cured?

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No, it is part of who a person is.

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What does it mean that autism is understood as a spectrum?

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It means that autism varies for each individual.

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What do individuals on the autism spectrum exhibit?

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A wide range of behaviors and characteristics.