by; National Institute of Mental Health
Autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) is characterized by:
- · Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts;
- · Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities;
- · Symptoms must be present in the early developmental period (typically recognized in the first two years of life); and,
- · Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.
The term “spectrum”
refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment or
disability that children with ASD can have. Some children are mildly impaired
by their symptoms, while others are severely disabled. The latest edition of
the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) no longer
includes Asperger’s syndrome; the characteristics of Asperger’s syndrome are
included within the broader category of ASD.
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