As we make strides in early identification, it's reassuring to know that we also now have effective interventions that are appropriate for children at risk for ASD as young as 12 months of age.

我们在早期识别方面迈出大步的同时，现在我们也有了适用于12个月大的ASD风险儿童的有效干预方法，了解到这一点是令人宽慰的。

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In the past, many children with an ASD may have been labelled as "slow" or "shy".

在过去，许多有asd的孩子们也许被贴上了“动作迟缓”或者“害羞”的标签。

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According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, ASD is more common in the pediatric population than better known disorders, such as diabetes, spinal bifida or Down syndrome.

根据美国国家心理健康学会的报告，儿童当中患有自闭症要比那些更为人们所知的疾病，如糖尿病，脊柱裂以及唐氏综合症更为普遍。

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Swedo describes ASD as a disorder of social reciprocity.

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Often, the symptoms of ASD appear as extreme shyness or anxiety in girls, masking that they may not be responsive to the social cues of others.

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There is some evidence that among this subgroup, girls have better social skills than higher-functioning boys with ASD and so are not diagnosed as readily.

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