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Autism is a disorder that affects many children. Children with this Pervasive developmental disorder suffer from substantial delay in communication and social interaction associated with development of "restricted, repetitive and stereotyped" behavior, interests, and activities. Autism was first diagnose in 1943 and its symptoms are the following; impaired language, lack of eye contact, lack of social interaction, repetitive behavior, and a rigid need for routine. Although some parents today will describe their children as such, many describe a v