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  2. Autism - Wikipedia

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    Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder [a] ( ASD) or autism spectrum condition ( ASC ), [8] is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and deficits in reciprocal social communication. Other common signs include perseverative interests, stereotypic body movements ( stimming ), rigid routines ...

  3. Early Start Denver Model - Wikipedia

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    Early Start Denver Model. The Early Start Denver Model ( ESDM) is a form of intervention directed at young children that display early signs of being on the autism spectrum proposed by American psychiatrists Sally J. Rogers and Geraldine Dawson. It is intended to help children improve development traits as early as possible so as to narrow or ...

  4. Epigenetics of autism - Wikipedia

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    Epigenetics of autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a variety of conditions typically identified by challenges with social skills, communication, speech, and repetitive sensory-motor behaviors. The 11th International Classification of Diseases ( ICD-11 ), released in January 2021, characterizes ASD by the associated deficits in the ...

  5. Atrial septal defect - Wikipedia

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    Atrial septal defect ( ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which blood flows between the atria (upper chambers) of the heart. Some flow is a normal condition both pre-birth and immediately post-birth via the foramen ovale; however, when this does not naturally close after birth it is referred to as a patent (open) foramen ovale (PFO).

  6. Australian Signals Directorate - Wikipedia

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    Global surveillance. The Australian Signals Directorate ( ASD ), formerly the Defence Signals Directorate ( DSD ), is the federal statutory agency in the Australian Government responsible for foreign signals intelligence, support to military operations, cyber warfare, and information security. ASD is part of the Australian Intelligence Community.

  7. Autism Diagnostic Interview - Wikipedia

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    Autism Diagnostic Interview. The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised ( ADI-R) is a structured interview conducted with the parents of individuals who have been referred for the evaluation of possible autism or autism spectrum disorders. The interview, used by researchers and clinicians for decades, can be used for diagnostic purposes for anyone ...

  8. Autism rights movement - Wikipedia

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    The rainbow-colored infinity symbol is a popular symbol among autistic people and autism rights advocates, symbolising a broad and varied spectrum of experiences.. The autism rights movement, also known as the autistic acceptance movement, is a social movement allied with disability rights that emphasizes a neurodiversity paradigm, viewing autism as a disability with variations in the human ...

  9. Causes of autism - Wikipedia

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    ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by impairments in communicative ability and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities not suitable for the individual's developmental stage. The severity of symptoms and functional impairment vary between individuals.