Authors:
Christopher Frauenberger
A common adage in autism research goes, "If you have seen one child with autism, you have seen one child with autism." Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder that is extraordinarily diverse in its manifestations. What defines the scope of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are impaired social and communication skills and tendencies toward repetitive behaviors and narrow interests. However, the ways in which these features play out in individuals are unpredictable and make for an extremely heterogeneous group of people. What most people with autism [1] appreciate, though, is structure in their environment, their daily routines, and their social interactions.…
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