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9 Conditions That Look Like Autism—but Aren’t

Conditions While the symptoms may seem similar, these conditions aren’t actually autism. Here’s how experts tell the difference. What is autism? Nixx Photography/Shutterstock This condition turns up early in childhood or even infancy, and it’s characterized by a child’s difficulties with speech, non-verbal communication, and repetitive behaviors, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The… Read More »