The term Autism does not apply if a child's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because the child has a serious emotional disturbance. Autism is generally evident before age 3. Engagement in repetitive activities and stereotypic movements. Resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines. Unusual responses to sensory experiences.
Autism is a disorder of communication and social interaction.
Autism is a lifelong disability, however, individuals can enjoy full community participation. Autism is characterized by an uneven learning profile. Autism occurs in 4 males to 1 female. Autism is physiologically based but behaviorally defined. Autism is characterized by tremendous variation among individuals.