Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a wide range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children within the United States moment.

Signs of autism generally appear by age 2 or 3. Some associated development delays can appear even earlier, and frequent, it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months. Research shows that early intervention results in positive issues later in life for people with autism