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Explainer: What is autism?

By KASPERA 1 Min Read
A view of a kid holding and playing with a blue squishy fidget in front of his face. His hand is in focus in the foreground. His face is blurred in the background. He has brown skin and dark curly hair and looks absorbed in playing with his toy.
Autistic individuals, both children and adults, may use toys to cope with anxiety and to avoid becoming overwhelmed.andreswd/E+/Getty Images Plus

Autism is a neurotype, meaning “brain type.” The term describes how the nervous system — especially the brain — has developed in some people. It affects how they see, hear, …read more

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