Is autism a birth defect?

Home / Birth Defects & Disorders / Autism Autism: Causes, Risks and Treatment Autism is a developmental disability that usually appears during the first three years of life. read more

Autism is a chemical and biological disorder of the brain that impairs normal development of communication, social and behavioral skills. Symptoms of autism appear early in life, usually between infancy and three years of age. read more

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