Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...

Since autism is a spectrum disorder, this means people have a wide range of needs and abilities. Autistic adults and children with low support needs share traits that can lead to differences with ...

14, 2024 — A study has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ...

The process involves a battery of evaluations, observations, and interviews to determine whether a person meets the diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as outlined in the American ...

Introduction: Interest is growing in investigating the ability of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to process social information under conflicting ... The study was approved by the Medical ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a series of neurodevelopmental disorders that may affect a patient’s social, behavioral, and communication abilities. As a typical mental illness, ASD is not a single ...

Pervasive developmental disorders are now commonly referred to as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). ASDs present with a range of severity and impairments, and often are a cause of severe disability, ...

The behavior ascribed to Asperger’s is now encompassed under the umbrella diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. People with high-functioning autism/Asperger's often have difficulty with social ...

A new federal framework for autism spectrum disorder is a promising step, but more needs to be done to improve access to care, an advocate suggests. The framework announced last month is meant to ...