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Autist

The autism spectrum, often referred to as just autism or in the context of a professional diagnosis autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC), is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and the presence of repetitive behavior, restricted interests, hyper- or hypo-sensitivity to sensory stimuli, and an insistence on sameness or strict adherence to routine. Autism is understood by most psychiatric bodies to be a spectrum disorder, which means that it can manifest differently in each person: any given individual with ASD is likely to show some, but not all, of the characteristics associated with it, and the person may exhibit them to varying degrees and freque… more »