Although Children Are Usually Not Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Essay

Although children are usually not diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder until they are 2 or 3 years old,these children often show problems with social communication and behavior as infants and toddlers.What deficits might a 18-month-old child show that are associated with a later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder?

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