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autism spectrum disorder construct used describe individuals specific combination impairments social communication repetitive behaviours highly restricted interests andor sensory behaviours beginning early life worldwide prevalence autism 1 estimates higher highincome countries although gross brain pathology characteristic autism subtle anatomical functional differences observed postmortem neuroimaging electrophysiological studies initially hoped accurate measurement behavioural phenotypes would lead specific genetic subtypes genetic findings mainly applied heterogeneous groups specific autism psychosocial interventions children improve specific behaviours joint attention language social engagement may affect development could reduce symptom severity however research necessary identify longterm needs people autism treatments mechanisms behind could result improved independence quality life time families often major source support people autism throughout much life need considered along perspectives autistic individuals research practice