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2. Autistic Self Advocacy Network - Wikipedia

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   The Autistic Self Advocacy Network ( ASAN) is an American 501 (c) (3) nonprofit advocacy organization run by and for individuals on the autism spectrum. ASAN advocates for the inclusion of autistic people in decisions that affect them, including: legislation, depiction in the media, and disability services.

3. Autism-friendly - Wikipedia

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   Autism-friendly. Autism-friendly means being aware of social engagement and environmental factors affecting people on the autism spectrum, with modifications to communication methods and physical space to better suit individual's unique and special needs.

4. Conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders - Wikipedia

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   Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that begin in early childhood, persist throughout adulthood, and affect three crucial areas of development: communication, social interaction and restricted patterns of behavior. [1] There are many conditions comorbid to autism spectrum disorders such as attention-deficit ...

5. Temple Grandin - Wikipedia

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   Mary Temple Grandin (born August 29, 1947) is an American academic and animal behaviorist. She is a prominent proponent of the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and the author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior. Grandin is a consultant to the livestock industry, where she offers advice on animal behavior, and is also ...

6. High-functioning autism - Wikipedia

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   Curiosity and interest for many different things; Not as good at empathizing with other people; Male to female ratio (4:1) much smaller; Comorbidities. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including high-functioning autism, risk developing symptoms of anxiety. While anxiety is one of the most commonly occurring mental health symptoms ...

7. Societal and cultural aspects of autism - Wikipedia

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   Sociology. Societal and cultural aspects of autism or sociology of autism [1] come into play with recognition of autism, approaches to its support services and therapies, and how autism affects the definition of personhood. [2] The autistic community is divided primarily into two camps; the autism rights movement and the pathology paradigm.