Overview:
ASD is a condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others.
Symptoms:
People with ASD might:
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Find it hard to understand social situations
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Have very specific interests
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Like routines and find change difficult
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Be sensitive to certain sounds, lights, or textures
Diagnosis:
Doctors look at how a person communicates and behaves to diagnose ASD.
For more information about ASD, please see our detailed autism page.
