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Understanding that autism spectrum disorders are life-long developmental disorders and are marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest; manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the
individual;
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Understanding that autism spectrum disorders are developmental disorders and conditions that emerge in early childhood and, in most cases, persist throughout the lifespan and are marked by the presence of impaired development in social interaction and communication and a restricted repertoire of activity and interest, with or without accompanying intellectual and language disabilities; and that manifestations of the disorder vary greatly in terms of combinations and levels of severity of
symptoms;
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4. Autism spectrum disorders begin in childhood but tend to persist into adolescence and adulthood. In most cases development is abnormal from infancy and, with only a few exceptions, the conditions become manifest during the first five years of life.
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21. Partnerships have recently been established with civil society organizations committed to improving services and increasing public awareness about autism, such as Autism Speaks, and workplans for collaborative action have been developed.