Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is also known as a pervasive developmental disorder. It is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges in the child. According to DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fifth by American Psychiatric Association (DSM 5), AUTISM is a complex developmental/Spectrum disorder associated with symptoms that include "Difficulty in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts" and "restricted and repetitive patterns...