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This Project Presentation delves into the complexities of autism, including its diagnosis, treatment, and support strategies.

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IntroductionAutism spectrum disorder(ASD) and autism are both general termsfor a group of complexissuesof mentalhealth. (Speaks, 2011)Autismis a neurodevelopmental disorder described by debilitatedsocial interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, andlimited and repetitive behaviour.While autism is profoundly heritable, analysts suspect bothenvironmental and hereditary components ascauses.Allautism disorders were converged into one umbrella diagnosis ofASD.previously,they were perceived as distinct subtypes, includingautistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasivedevelopmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) andAsperger disorder. (Lord et al., 2000)

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