Originally, it was referred to as a basic disturbance found in schizophrenia patients who had trouble forming relationships with people and withdrew themselves from any form of a social life. ... Some people with autism are high functioning with speech and intelligence intact while others show signs of mental retardation, become mute and have serious language delays. ... Early signs of autism are the child becomes unresponsive to people and toys, plays with only one toy for a long period of time. ... Having the family work with teachers and therapists to continue education and behavior trai...

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