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What is the difference between PTSD and autism

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The most significant difference between Autism and PTSD is the onset and duration of symptoms. The effects of Autism present immediately and last up to a month, while PTSD symptoms present slower and last longer, up to several years if not treated.

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster or a serious accident. On the other hand, autism is a lifelong, nonprogressive neurological disorder typically appearing before the age of three years. People with autism tent to have developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction.

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