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Question: How does an individual being affected with Autism spectrum disorders?

Answer: Individuals with ASD often present other co-occurring conditions, including epilepsy, depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The level of intellectual functioning in individuals with ASDs is extremely variable, extending from profound impairment to superior levels.

(Source: World Health Organization, 07 Dec 2020)

Source Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/autism-spectrum-disorders