Original: The terminology of autism can be bewildering , with autism , Asperger syndrome and PDD-NOS often called the autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) or sometimes the autistic disorders , whereas autism itself is often called autistic disorder , childhood autism , or infantile autism .
Simplified: Parents with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder ( Asperger Syndrome ) often have children with Asperger Syndrome or with more severe Autism .