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By Keelia Ryan
 What is Autism? Autism: a
 Some characteristics are
repetitive behaviors, restricted
disorder of the brain that
interests and impairment in
impairs social interaction
communication and social
interaction.
and communication. It also
causes repetitive behavior.  It is thought to be mostly caused
through genes although there is
 Early intervention can help
children with this so that they some other causes that are
thought to be connected.
can learn communication
 If you had autism you would
skills to go on in life.
have unknown thoughts about
 There is no single known
precise movements. You might
cause or cure.
do purposeless movements such
as hand flapping.
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www.autism-society.org
www.wikipedia.com