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

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IntroductionAutism 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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