Autism

Also known as: Pervasive developmental disorder

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Introduction

Autism is a complex developmental disorder that appears in the first��3 years of life, although it is sometimes diagnosed much later. It affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. Autism encompasses a wide range of behavior. The common features include impaired social interactions, impaired verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.

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Review Date: 11/9/2007
Reviewed By: Ernest B. Hawkins, MS, BSPharm, RPh, Health Education Resources; and Steven D. Ehrlich, NMD, private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, Phoenix, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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