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Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience social communication impairments and engage in restricted and ...

Learn about eye contact in children with autism and why it is not always a reliable marker for diagnosis and evaluation.

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Despite its prevalence, many families face long waits, sometimes months, before securing an appointment with a specialist for a diagnosis.

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