Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience.  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also falling under the umbrella term “Global Developmental Delay,” 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 “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first 2 years of life.