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Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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Autism,
Asperger's Disorder, PDDNOS, Rett's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder |
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Autism,
Asperger's Disorder, PDDNOS |
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behavioral diagnosis
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the individual’s behavior is compared to a set of diagnostic criteria
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medical test
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no medical test can rule out or confirm a diagnosis of ASD
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areas of impairment
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social interaction
communication behavior |
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cause of autism
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unknown
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lifespan
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Individuals with autism live a normal lifespan.
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Is autism curable?
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Autism is not curable, but it is treatable.
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