Psychology / Unit 12 Psych 1387 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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The idea
Autism spectrum disorder involves persistent differences in social communication alongside restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests, present from early development.
In practice
Difficulty with reciprocal conversation appears alongside intense focused interests and a strong preference for routine.
Where people slip
No evidence links vaccines to autism. The 1998 paper was retracted in 2010 and its author was struck off the medical register.
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