autism disorder definition
Autism spectrum disorder is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs a child's ability to communicate and interact with others.It also includes restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities. These issues cause significant impairment in social, occupational and other areas of functioning.lthough the term Asperger's syndrome is no longer in the DSM, some people still use the term, which is generally thought to be at the mild end of autism spectrum disorder. The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is rising.