1. Autism
... in boys as it is in girls and knows no racial, ethnic or social boundaries (Autism Society of America)." This disorder impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. "Children and adults with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and ... very limited to single words or phrases. People in the aloof group spend hours in solitary, repetitive activities, and are very dependent on schedules and routines. This group seems to have the majority of behavioral problems. Some may include bizarre noises and gestures, temper tantrums, s...
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