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Autism is a complex developmental disability that affects the way a child communicates and relates to the world around them. Autism is described as a spectrum disorder, which means that children can be affected to different degrees, some severely and others in more subtle ways. All children with the condition will be affected by a range of impairments, which includes all or some of the following:
Difficulty with social interaction (problems with social relationships, often appearing inappropriate or paying little attention to others).
Difficulty with developing imagination (problems in developing imaginative play or having a limited range of repetitive and rigid play).
Difficulty with social communication (problems in developing speech or meaningful communication, such as understanding gestures or facial expression).
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Children with autism have inconsistent patterns of sensory responses and are prevented from understanding the world they live in: what they see, hear or sense. They can exhibit disturbances in behaviour, disturbed sleep and eating patterns.
The underlying causes of autism are still uncertain. It is evident from ongoing research that chemical imbalances in the brain, genetic factors and bio-medical disturbances may have a vital significance.
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