FAQ Archive

Here are some frequently asked questions about autism. Your additions would be most welcome...(please refer to instructions below).
 
  1. What is autism?
  2. What are the characteristics of autism?
  3. What causes autism?
  4. How common is autism?
  5. Who gets autism?
  6. Can other disabilities occur alongside autism?
  7. Is autism equal to mental retardation?
  8. Is autism a mental illness?
  9. Do people with autism look different?
  10. Do children 'grow out' of autism?
  11. What is Asperger Syndrome?

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Last modified: 2001-09-09
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