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autism spectrum

n.
The range of conditions that fall within the diagnostic category of autism spectrum disorder.
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Speaking on the occasion, Autism Spectrum Disorder Welfare Trust (ASDWT) Chairperson Rukhsana Shah stressed improving laws to facilitate the persons with disabilities, saying the laws should be based on equality of opportunities, accessibility and gender equality to ensure these persons were included in all institutions and communities.
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