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Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. Social communication challenges - Children and adults with autism have difficulty with verbal and non-verbal communication. For example, they may not understand or appropriately use: Spoken language (approximately one-third of people with autism are nonverbal) Gestures Eye contact Facial expressions Tone of voice Expressions not meant to be taken literally Additional social challenges can include difficulty with: Recognizing emotions and intentions in others Expressing emotions Seeking emotional comfort from others Feeling overwhelmed in social situations Taking turns in conversation Gauging personal space (appropriate distance between people) Restricted and repetitive behaviours - Restricted and repetitive behaviours vary greatly across the autism spectrum. They can include: Repetitive body movements (e.g., rocking, flapping, spinning, running back and forth) Repetitive motions with objects (e.g., spinning wheels, shaking sticks, flipping levers) Staring at lights or spinning objects Ritualistic behaviours (e.g., lining up objects, repeatedly touching objects in a set order) Narrow or extreme interests in specific topics Need for unvarying routine/resistance to change (e.g., same daily schedule, meal menu, clothes, route to school)

There are three subtypes of ADHD: Predominantly Inattentive - The majority of symptoms fall under inattention. Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive - The majority of symptoms are hyperactive and impulsive. Combined - This is a mix of inattentive symptoms and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms. Symptoms of Inattention A child who shows a pattern of inattention may often: Fail to pay close attention to details or make careless mistakes in schoolwork Have trouble staying focused in tasks or play Appear not to listen, even when spoken to directly Have difficulty following through on instructions and fail to finish schoolwork or chores Have trouble organizing tasks and activities Avoid or dislike tasks that require focused mental effort, such as homework Lose items needed for tasks or activities, for example, toys, school assignments, pencils Be easily distracted Forget to do some daily activities, such as forgetting to do chores Symptoms of Hyperactivity and Impulsivity A child who shows a pattern of hyperactive and impulsive symptoms may often: Fidget with or tap his or her hands or feet, or squirm in the seat Have difficulty staying seated in the classroom or in other situations Be on the go, in constant motion Run around or climb in situations when it's not appropriate Have trouble playing or doing an activity quietly Talk too much Blurt out answers, interrupting the questioner Have difficulty waiting for his or her turn Interrupt or intrude on others' conversations, games or activities

Any of these: - Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Trauma, Developmental Disorders, Defiance Disorders, Learning Difficulties, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Auditory Processing, Sensory Integration, Speech Delays, Physical Disabilities, Down Syndrome and other Neurological disorders.