Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are both common terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are all categorized, in different degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. Typically there is a rapid onset of symptoms in a child that had been normally developing. All Autism disorders were combined into one umbrella diagnosis of ASD. Previously, they were known as specific subtypes, including autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. Read More Here…
