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Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.
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Basic Info
- Symptoms
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- Causes
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- No known cause
- Tests
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- Treatments
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- Drugs
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- No Known Drug Therapy
- Supplements
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- Alternative Therapies
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- Risk Factors
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- Family history of autism
- Male Gender
- Complications
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- Prevention
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- No known prevention
- Doctor Specialties
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- Pediatrician
- Pediatric Neurologist
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Autistic children sometimes respo...
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This young man with autism work o...
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Related Topics
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Pervasive Development Disorders
Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Rett's Disorder
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Behavioral/psychiatric Manifestations
Aggression, Agoraphobia, Autism, Autistic behavior, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Confusion, Delusions, Depressed Mood, Developmental Delay, Echolalia, Hallucinations, Hyperactivity, Indifferent Mood, More »
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