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Asperger's/PDD

mapol

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11. Not all people on the autism spectrum are the same, however.

Reply to Squinch (Reply #2)

Wed Sep 11, 2019, 10:26 AM

Sep 2019

There are varying degrees of it, ranging from mild enough so that they're almost "normal", to severe enough so that they're not able to go out and lead normal, independent lives in ordinary society.

Many people on the autism spectrum also have co-morbid disorders, such as intellectual disabilities, seizure disorders, and ADD or ADHD, as well.

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