
Autism spectrum disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 22, 2025 · Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that affects how people see others and socialize with them. This causes problems in communication and …
Autism: Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Testing - WebMD
Sep 11, 2024 · Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a complex developmental condition that affects how people interact, communicate, learn, and behave. People with ASD …
Autism - Wikipedia
Autistic people display atypical nonverbal behaviors or show differences in nonverbal communication. They may make infrequent eye contact, even when called by name, or avoid it …
Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
May 16, 2024 · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and …
Autism (ASD): Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatment & More - Healthline
Dec 24, 2024 · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a broad term used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental conditions. Differences in communication and social interaction …
What is autism spectrum disorder? - Harvard Health
May 22, 2025 · Level 1 autistic people require some support. They can communicate verbally and fluently but often have difficulty initiating social interactions. They may find it challenging to …
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the full medical name for autism. A book called the DSM-5-TR defines autism spectrum disorder as a difference in brain functioning that affects how a person …
Autism - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 15, 2023 · The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve over time. While some people with autism can live independently, others have severe disabilities and require …
What is autism? - NHS
Being autistic does not mean you have an illness or disease. It means your brain works in a different way from other people. It's something you're born with. Signs of autism might be …
Autism Fact Sheet - National Autism Association
Individuals with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. Autism is diagnosed four times more often in boys …