Autism
Autism spectrum disorders are part of a category of conditions recognized by the American
Psychiatric Association as pervasive developmental disorders.
Autism A complex condition, autism is the most commonly diagnosed pervasive developmental disorder.Autism impairs a person’s ability to communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, to form relationships and to interact with others. It also typically results in a range of unusual and repetitive behaviors. A child with autism may initially appear to develop normally, but then withdraw and lose interest in others.
