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Term Apraxia 
Definition A disorder of performing skilled motor actions despite intact motor and sensory functioning. The relevance of apraxia in autism relates to the difficulty individuals with autism have in performing gestural imitation tasks  
Source The Autism Encyclopaedia, Neisworth and Wolfe  
 
Term Area Child Protection Committee 
Definition Area Child Protection Committee are a body whose inter-agency work is undertaken to safeguard children against neglect and abuse   
Source Pearson Publishing  
 
Term ARI 
Definition See-Autism Research Institute  
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Term Art Therapy 
Definition Therapy which is designed to effect change and growth on a personal level through the use of art materials in a safe and facilitating environment.  
Source Research Autism  
 
Term AS 
Definition See-Asperger Syndrome  
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