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Does a person with autism look different from others?

No.

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It affects more boys or girls?

Boys

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Is there a cure for autism?

There is no cure, but there are therapies that can help the person to have a better quality of life.

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Are people with autism bad?

No! 

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What signs does a person with ASD usually have?

  • Repetitive behaviors
  • Sensory difficulties
  • Communication difficulties
  • Difficulty understanding facial expressions, jokes, sarcasm.
  • Strong fascination with one thing.
  • Stimulating behaviors
  • Strict routines and difficulty when it changes.
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What causes autism? 

It has not been discovered yet, but there is a lot of research being done to find out. What is known is that ASD often runs in families, so you might be more likely to have ASD if a close family member also has it.

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Can I be friends with a person with autism?

Yes, of course I can!

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What is one way for them to cope with frustration or overstimulation? 

Stimulation or self-stimulation behaviors (waving arms or hands, jumping, spinning, moving back and forth, head banging, running around, etc.).

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At what age do the signs of autism usually show?

Before the age of 3 years and lasts for life.