Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism is known as a u201cspectrumu201d disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience.u00a0 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also falling under the umbrella term u201cGlobal Developmental Delay,u201d is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a u201cdevelopmental disorderu201d because symptoms generally appear in the first 2 years of life.