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Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Autism (or Autistic) Spectrum Disorder - ASD - is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is said to be a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.
Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience and display dependant on circumstances. ASD occurs in all ethnic, racial, and economic groups. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments and services can improve a person’s symptoms and abilit ...more
Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience and display dependant on circumstances. ASD occurs in all ethnic, racial, and economic groups. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments and services can improve a person’s symptoms and abilit ...more
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If I could snap my fingers and be nonautistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.
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If you want to annoy a poet, explain his poetry.
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― The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
― The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
This group is for people who have Asperger's, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and related autism pr…more
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last active 6 years ago
Full Spectrum Agency Book Club was created out of a non-profit organization named "Full Spectrum…more
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last active 2 years ago
This book club is for mental health-related materials that benefit and educate our community.
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last active 4 years ago
A place to keep track of the books that we are reading in the Late Discovered Book Club
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