Parents Wary Of Possible Changes To Autism Guidelines

CINCINNATI — The definition of autism may soon change, as new guidelines are being proposed for characterizing the disorder.

Autism has been defined for 17 years as a complex disorder of brain development that affected social interaction, communication skills and repetitive behaviors.

Under theCINCINNATI — The definition of autism may soon change, as new guidelines are being proposed for characterizing the disorder.

Autism has been defined for 17 years as a complex disorder of brain development that affected social interaction, communication skills and repetitive behaviors.

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