Autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
pervasive deficits in social interaction, impairment in verbal and non-verbal
communication, and stereotypical patterns of interests and activities.
ASD can be
extremely costly to society at large and the individuals and families involved,
constituting one of the most perplexing challenges in child development and
education.
The prevalence of
children with ASD continues to increase all over the world. Current estimates
in the US are one child in 45 has a diagnosis of ASD. ASD has a multifactorial
etiology involving interactions between genes, environment, and diet. ASD is
almost five times more common among boys than girls
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