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What are big signs of autism?

Other Characteristics Delayed language skills. Delayed movement skills. Delayed cognitive or learning skills. Hyperactive, impulsive, and/or inattentive behavior. Epilepsy or seizure disorder. Unusual eating and sleeping habits. Gastrointestinal issues (for example, constipation) Unusual mood or emotional reactions. More items...

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How many keyboard keys should a beginner have?

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention. It is important to note that some people without ASD might also have some of these symptoms. But for people with ASD, these characteristics can make life very challenging.

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Social Communication and Interaction Skills

Social communication and interaction skills can be challenging for people with ASD.

Examples of social communication and social interaction characteristics related to ASD can include

Avoids or does not keep eye contact

Does not respond to name by 9 months of age

Does not show facial expressions like happy, sad, angry, and surprised by 9 months of age Does not play simple interactive games like pat-a-cake by 12 months of age Uses few or no gestures by 12 months of age (for example, does not wave goodbye) Does not share interests with others by 15 months of age (for example, shows you an object that they like) Does not point to show you something interesting by 18 months of age Does not notice when others are hurt or upset by 24 months of age Does not notice other children and join them in play by 36 months of age Does not pretend to be something else, like a teacher or superhero, during play by 48 months of age Does not sing, dance, or act for you by 60 months of age

Restricted or Repetitive Behaviors or Interests

People with ASD have behaviors or interests that can seem unusual. These behaviors or interests set ASD apart from conditions defined by problems with social communication and interaction only. Examples of restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests related to ASD can include Lines up toys or other objects and gets upset when order is changed

Repeats words or phrases over and over (called echolalia)

Plays with toys the same way every time

Is focused on parts of objects (for example, wheels)

Gets upset by minor changes

Has obsessive interests

Must follow certain routines

Flaps hands, rocks body, or spins self in circles

Has unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel

Other Characteristics

Most people with ASD have other related characteristics. These might include

Delayed language skills

Delayed movement skills

Delayed cognitive or learning skills

Hyperactive, impulsive, and/or inattentive behavior

Epilepsy or seizure disorder

Unusual eating and sleeping habits

Gastrointestinal issues (for example, constipation)

Unusual mood or emotional reactions

Anxiety, stress, or excessive worry

Lack of fear or more fear than expected

It is important to note that children with ASD may not have all or any of the behaviors listed as examples here.

Learn more about screening and diagnosis of ASD

Learn more about treating the symptoms of ASD

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What does EP stand for?

Extended Play EP stands for 'Extended Play,' meaning that an EP is longer than a single but shorter than an album. They typically feature between 2-5 songs and are under 30 minutes in length.

EP’s, LP’s, Albums and Mixtapes

Posted: 8 October 2019

What’s what and what should you be making?

You’ve heard the terms being thrown around but what’s the difference? There is often some confusion surrounding the definitions so we’re here to clear that up and let you know which one you should be aiming to release next.

EP's

EP stands for ‘Extended Play,’ meaning that an EP is longer than a single but shorter than an album. They typically feature between 2-5 songs and are under 30 minutes in length. It is not uncommon for EP’s to be released as prequels for upcoming albums, building awareness and excitement around the bigger project that is soon to come, making them excellent marketing tools. EP’s are often created to showcase a new band who don’t want to go all out just yet with a full album such as Kings of Leon, whose first signed work was their EP ‘Holy Roller Novocaine.’

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