Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Autism disorders affecting 1 in 150 Updated 2/8/2007 1:29 PM ETE-mail | Save | Print | Reprints & Permissions | Subscribe to stories like this AUTISM RATES SYMPTOMS OF AUTISM • Social skills. People with autism may not make eye contact with other people, have trouble understanding other people's feelings or have other problems interacting with other people. • Speech, language and communication. About 40% of children with autism do not talk; others may repeat words or phrases they hear. Some can speak very well but have trouble carrying on a two-sided conversation. • Repeated behaviors and routines. People with autism may repeat behaviors, or they may want to have set routines so they know what to expect. • Development. Children with autism develop at different rates than other children their age. For instance, a child with autism may be able to put together a complex puzzle but be unable to talk. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention By Anita Manning, USA TODAY " Ms. Michele " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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