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Discussing the ‘Obsession’ With Childhood Disorder Labelling

Mad in America

The instability of labels Recently, a well-designed cohort study reported that nearly 40% of 213 toddlers classified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) no longer met the criteria for ASD at the age of 5-7 years. Recovery’ from ‘autism’ was not associated with the intensity of the treatment received.

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Autism Facts

Kids Mental Health Info

Facts about Autism, adapted from the National Autism Association and the CDC : What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3. Autism Facts & Stats Autism now affects 1 in 36 children in the United States.