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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of neuro-developmental disorders that influence social interaction, communication, and cognitive development [1–3]. Autism is a spectrum disorder, with large variability in the presenting symptoms and their severity. Currently there is no cure for Autism or ASD; however, children diagnosed with ASD are capable of progressing developmentally and acquiring new skills in language and social interaction.
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Sinno, D., Charafeddine, L., Mikati, M. (2012). Enhancing Childhood Development in Children with Autism. In: Enhancing Early Child Development. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4827-3_2
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