... From the start, most infants are social beings. Early in life, they gaze at people, turn toward voices, endearingly grasp a finger, and even smile. In contrast, most children with autism seem to have tremendous difficulty learning to engage in the give-and-take of everyday human interaction. The disorder described above is a developmental disability of the brain that typically affects a person's ability to communicate ... do not seek out other children for play activities. In sever cases, the child may not even be aware of the presence of other individuals. Autistic individuals must be ...

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