Autism spectrum disorder (asd) is the full medical name for autism. The dsm-5-tr defines asd as a difference in brain functioning that affects how you communicate and interact with others. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (asd), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.

Find resources on the signs and symptoms of autism and potential treatments and therapies. Autism is a lifelong condition, and a wide variety of treatments can help support people with asd. The symptoms and comorbiditiesâ€conditions occurring in the same individualâ€are treatable. In dsm-5 as well as in icd-11, asd is assigned to the category neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by impairments in cognition, communication, behavior and/or motor skills resulting …