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RobSmith/Autism and pragmatic language (view source)
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{{Essay By|RobSmith}}
{{Essay By|RobSmith}}
[[Autism]] is a type of pervasive developmental disorder. It is characterized by difficulties with social interaction; difficulties with verbal [[communication]], especially [[pragmatic]] language; difficulty processing nonverbal communication such as facial expression; intense, narrow interests; difficulty adjusting to changes in routine; and repetitive behaviors.
[[Autism]] is a type of [[pervasive developmental disorder]]. It is characterized by difficulties with social interaction; difficulties with verbal [[communication]], especially [[pragmatic]] language; difficulty processing nonverbal communication such as facial expression; intense, narrow interests; difficulty adjusting to changes in routine; and repetitive behaviors.
Other signs include lack of eye contact, delayed or unusual play skills, hypo- or hyper-sensitivity to sensory stimuli, and [[anxiety]].<ref>http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/development-disorder?page=2</ref> It is usually detected by the time a child is four years old but in some cases, autism goes unnoticed into adulthood. There are many [[intelligent]] and talented autistic individuals.<ref>Temple Grandin, "Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism" [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307275655/ref=wl_it_dp/103-3432247-4184629?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1CWNFSEUCIXQL&colid=49VN3HJC5OQK amazon link]</ref> The term '''autism''' was first used in 1912.
Other signs include lack of eye contact, delayed or unusual play skills, hypo- or hyper-sensitivity to sensory stimuli, and [[anxiety]].<ref>http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/development-disorder?page=2</ref> It is usually detected by the time a child is four years old but in some cases, autism goes unnoticed into adulthood. There are many [[intelligent]] and talented autistic individuals.<ref>Temple Grandin, "Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism" [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307275655/ref=wl_it_dp/103-3432247-4184629?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1CWNFSEUCIXQL&colid=49VN3HJC5OQK amazon link]</ref> The term '''autism''' was first used in 1912.