Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication
difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Autistic disorder, sometimes called autism
or classical ASD, is the most severe form of ASD, while other conditions along the spectrum include a milder form known as
Asperger syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually
referred to as PDD-NOS).
Autism Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - 0 views
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The hallmark feature of ASD is impaired social interaction. As early as infancy, a baby with ASD may be unresponsive to people or focus intently on one item to the exclusion of others for long periods of time. A child with ASD may appear to develop normally and then withdraw and become indifferent to social engagement.
American Popular Song: A Brief History - 0 views
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During the colonial, revolutionary, and federal periods (1607-1820) most American songs were strongly tied to the musical traditions of the British isles. Hymn tunes, ballads, theater songs, and drinking songs were imported from England or based closely on English models.
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he first uniquely American popular song tradition arose with the minstrel show, beginning in the 1840
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Initially, sheet music and pocket songsters were the primary means of circulating songs, since many Americans played and sang music in their own homes.
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