Autism Spectrum Disorder [Infographic]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in language acquisition and social communication. The disorder is referred to as a “spectrum,” as individuals can exhibit a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms appear early in life between 2- 3 years of age. Contrary to popular belief, ASD is not caused by vaccines. Learn more about the disorder from these resources: National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder, World Health Organization: Autism Spectrum Disorders, National Institute of Mental Health: Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Autism Science Foundation.
Learn more about this spectrum in our other infographic on ASD. What questions do you have about autism spectrum disorder? Leave them in the comments below.
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— Written by Joel Frohlich and Rajamani Selvam. Illustrated by Rajamani Selvam.
References:
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