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Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs very early in child development and typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Autism occurs in 1 in 150 individuals of all racial, ethnic, and social groups, and is four times more likely in boys than girls. Autism impairs a person's ability to communicate and develop relationships with others. Individuals with autism often have:

• Difficulties communicating and talking with others

• Difficulties interacting with others

• Limited, repetitive, or unusual activities and interests

Different individuals can have symptoms and characteristics of autism that are more or less severe. The specific behaviors of individuals with ASD can vary widely from person to person.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Center at Kaiser Permanente Northern California was developed to meet the needs of families with children displaying behaviors on the autism spectrum. The ASD Center is located at the San Jose Medical Center facility. The ASD Centers at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center and Rancho Cordova are part of the ASD Regional Programs in the Northern California Region at Kaiser Permanente.

Key Principles of the ASD Center

• Provide care in a coordinated and integrated medical setting in collaboration with families and community agencies.

• Provide assessment, consultation, treatment of children, adolescents, and their families from a developmental, multidisciplinary, and best practices perspective.

• Maintain commitment to early identification and treatment in a system of care that is family centered.

• Educate, support, and empower families through a Regional Health Education Program

• Educate care providers who work with children throughout Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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