Autism

Autism

A type of pervasive developmental disorder with a neurobiologic etiology, characterised by impaired reciprocal social interaction, impaired communication skills, and a limited range of activities and interests; frequently associated with mental retardation; sometimes referred to as early infantile autism, childhood autism, or Kanner autism.

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