- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by challenges in social communication, interaction, and engagement.
- Individuals with ASD often display repetitive behaviors, rigidity, and heightened sensitivity to environmental factors.
- These traits can also appear in people without ASD, reflecting the broad range of human behaviors and preferences.
- A diagnosis of autism depends on whether these difficulties are persistent, occur across environments, and significantly impact daily life.
Understanding the Basics of Autism
Autism spectrum disorder involves ongoing challenges with social communication, flexibility, and sensory processing that affect every day functioning across multiple settings.
Nina Sand-Loud, MD, Child Development
