autism spectrum disorder

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According to the psychiatric community, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors. The effects of ASD and the severity of symptoms are different in each person.

See "Pure Autism" for another perspective.

Synonyms:
ASD, autism
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