Autism

Autism Speaks Canada

Sun 12 Jan 2020

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not one autism but many types, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences. (From: Autism Speaks Canada website)

Autism Speaks Canada website
Go to the video Autism: See the Potential

Written by Michael and Susan McCreary. Produced by Autism Ontario.

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