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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Overview (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NICHD)

Description:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - ASD is a complex developmental disorder that affects how a person behaves, interacts with others, communicates, and learns. NICHD is one of many federal agencies and NIH Institutes working to understand ASD. NICHD supports and conducts research on what causes autism, how best to detect signs of autism, how best to treat autism and its symptoms, and other topics.

General Information:

  • About Autism
  • What are the symptoms of autism?
  • When do children usually show symptoms of autism?
  • What causes autism?
  • How do health care providers diagnose autism?
  • What are the treatments for autism?

Research

  • NICHD Autism Research Information
  • Find a Study on Autism

More Information

  • Other Autism FAQs
  • Resources

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Curriculum/Instructional Methods Disability Characteristics Early Intervention Elementary High School Middle School Preschool State/National Organizations