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What are the signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
The signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) include challenges with social communication and interaction, as well as restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests. People with ASD may avoid eye contact, not respond to their name by 9 months, or not show facial expressions by that age. Other symptoms may include not playing interactive games by 12 months, using few gestures, or not sharing interests by 15 months. Restricted behaviors can include lining up toys, repeating phrases, or having obsessive interests.
The signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) include challenges with social communication and interaction, as well as restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests. People with ASD may avoid eye contact, not respond to their name by 9 months, or not show facial expressions by that age. Other symptoms may include not playing interactive games by 12 months, using few gestures, or not sharing interests by 15 months. Restricted behaviors can include lining up toys, repeating phrases, or having obsessive interests.
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