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Autism and ASD Awareness

Center:

PR-Institute on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Carol Salas Pagan
[email protected]
787-754-4377

Product Description:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Children and people with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less.

Keyword(s):

Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, social and communication challenges, nutrition challenges, problem solving abilities

Product/Publication Type(s):

Web-based products

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

Alternative Format:

Visual Format or Large Print, Language other than English

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A