The Evolution of Autism Diagnostic Criteria The formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, multi-faceted process rooted in decades of evolving psychiatric and developmental science. The earliest conceptualizations date back to 1943, when Austrian-American psychiatrist Leo Kanner described 11 children exhibiting what he termed “early infantile autism,” characterized primarily by an inability […]
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Screening Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, alongside restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Given the substantial heterogeneity of its presentation and severity, early identification is paramount to improving long-term […]
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, combined with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. According to the diagnostic criteria established in the DSM-5, the diagnosis requires the manifestation of symptoms from […]