Autism Identification & Services: A Complete Guide
Defining Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, alongside restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. The current conceptualization, standardized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), emphasizes a spectrum approach, […]