Autism (sometimes called ���classical autism���) is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests. Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females.
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Thanks for posting about this Sandy. I know that this is really important to you and you family. I have several friends with autistic children and they are really sweet kids.
I didn't know boys were 4 times more likely than girls. My cousin's little boy is autistic. Is this more common now? It sure seems that way.
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