. . . Winter 2003

What is autism?

A complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. The result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, autism affects the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Children and adults with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions and leisure or play activities.—Autism Society of America, Bethesda, Maryland. (Call 1.800.3AUTISM or www.autism-society.org.)

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