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Discussing the ‘Obsession’ With Childhood Disorder Labelling

Mad in America

The instability of labels Recently, a well-designed cohort study reported that nearly 40% of 213 toddlers classified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) no longer met the criteria for ASD at the age of 5-7 years. Recovery’ from ‘autism’ was not associated with the intensity of the treatment received.

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What Is Intellectual Developmental Disorder?

Child Mind Intitute

IDD and autism Kids with autism sometimes have IDD as well, but IDD and autism spectrum disorder are separate diagnoses. From birth to age 3, all children may be able to get services from each states Early Intervention Program, which is required by federal law under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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Autism Facts

Kids Mental Health Info

Facts about Autism, adapted from the National Autism Association and the CDC : What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3. Autism Facts & Stats Autism now affects 1 in 36 children in the United States.

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Vaccines and Autism: A Clinical Perspective

Child Mind Intitute

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) , is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it impacts the development of the brain. Autism is characterized by impairment in social communication skills a technical way of saying that it affects the way a child engages in conversation, makes friends, and reads social cues.