Doctor and Parent on Autism Spectrum Disorder

What do you know about autism? For Health Alert, we discuss this disorder with Paediatrician Jadine Lawes and a parent, Marvette Brown. Watch the full interview for all the details:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are not yet known. Scientists believe there are multiple causes of ASD that act together to change the most common ways people develop. We still have much to learn about these causes and how they impact people with ASD.

Signs and Symptoms People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention. It is important to note that some people without ASD might also have some of these symptoms

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