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What Is Intellectual Developmental Disorder?

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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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Vaccines and Autism: A Clinical Perspective

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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.