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Autism

Developmental disorder that manifests in the first years of life and often limits one's ability to interact socially and to communicate.

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Asperger's Syndrome
A form of autism in which difficulty with language is not as severe, and mental retardation is not present.

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American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/
Scientific and professional organization representing psychologists in the U.S. Promotes health, education, and human welfare." Books, journals, and information on the PsychInfo database are available.
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
Promoting lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum. Website includes information about living with autism, research, local chapters, and more, including a newsletter and tip of the day. Includes a Spanish translation.

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