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  2. List of schools for people on the autism spectrum - Wikipedia

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    The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), [Fresno] - A specialized institution providing educational and therapeutic services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Connecticut. Franklin Academy; Georgia. Lionheart School; Massachusetts. New England Center for Children; Michigan. Burger School for Students with Autism

  3. Special education - Wikipedia

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    Special education (also known as special-needs education, aided education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, special ed., SDC, and SPED) is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs. This involves the individually planned and systematically ...

  4. History of autism - Wikipedia

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    History of autism. The history of autism spans over a century; [1] autism has been subject to varying treatments, being pathologized or being viewed as a beneficial part of human neurodiversity. [2] The understanding of autism has been shaped by cultural, scientific, and societal factors, and its perception and treatment change over time as ...

  5. Testing for Autism: Risk factors, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

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    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental factors that can cause social, communication, and behavioral issues. Learn more about testing and diagnosis.

  6. Autism Resources for Parents and for People on the Spectrum

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    Summary. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is group of neurological and developmental disorders. Autism affects communication, social functioning, learning, and behavior. According to the ...

  7. Parenting a Child With Autism - WebMD

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    Autism usually appears before a child is 3 years old. Some signs of autism may be evident as early as 10 to 12 months, and certainly by 18 months. Varying widely, signs and symptoms in children ...

  8. Autistic People Can Drive: Here's What They Need to Know

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    challenges with concentrating on own driving while paying attention to what other drivers are doing on the road. slower detection time for road hazards. being easily distracted. becoming too bound ...

  9. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for Autism - WebMD

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    5 min read. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) states that all children in the U.S. have a right to a "free appropriate public education." For children with autism and children ...