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Autistic Spectrum Disorder

We do not know the exact numbers of people with autistic spectrum disorders. One estimate is that 1 in 200 people have an autistic spectrum disorder.

 

Children with autistic spectrum disorder have difficulty understanding what other people are saying, need help to play with other children, enjoy routines and find unfamiliar situations difficult.

 

People with autistic spectrum disorder can be good at creative activities like art, music and poetry. They can concentrate on one thing for a long time so can also become very good at something that they like doing.

 

Researchers are trying to find the causes of autistic spectrum disorders.

 

 

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