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April is Also National Autism Awareness Month

  • Susan J. Leviton
  • Apr 4, 2023
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 19, 2023

What IS autism? Per the American Psychiatric Association, Autism Spectrum Disorder "is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior." The key word here is "complex." Because everyone with autism is a unique individual who manifests a different combination of symptoms, each to different degrees. In fact, many people and organizations are now using a wheel diagram to describe an individual's symptoms rather the linear lower- to higher-function model.

Boy assembling a science project as teacher looks on.

Resources for More Information

National Autism Association


Autism Parenting Magazine


American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Autism Resources


National Autism Resources


Autistic Self Advocacy Network


 
 
 

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