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Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a developmental disability that is caused by differences in the brain. Several characteristics are seen in people diagnosed with ASD, most notably, difficulty in social interaction and communication along with repetitive or restricted interests or behaviours. The condition can also make what seems to be ordinary or mundane tasks challenging as people with ASD learn, move, or pay attention differently.