Autism spectrum

The term autism spectrum or autism spectrum disorder describes a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders in the fifth and most recent revision of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) published in 2013. Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder must present two types of symptoms: * Deficits in social communication and social interaction * Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities

Autism spectrum

The term autism spectrum or autism spectrum disorder describes a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders in the fifth and most recent revision of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) published in 2013. Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder must present two types of symptoms: * Deficits in social communication and social interaction * Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities