The Kennedy Krieger Institute opened its first school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders outside of Baltimore this year. It held a grand opening Tuesday in Rockville, Md.
Parents are often the first to notice unusual behaviors in their child, according to the National Institutes of Health. In some cases, the child may seem “different” from birth, unresponsive to people or focusing intently on one item for long periods of time and other times an affectionate, babbling child can suddenly becomes silent, withdrawn, or self-abusive.
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