A disorder (usually appearing by age 3) characterized by lack of communication, lack of social skills, withdrawal and developmental delays.
In this pervasive developmental disorder, the child's world is one of profound aloneness. Speech is often absent, and the child has an obsessive need for everything to remain the same.
A disorder of development consisting of gross and sustained impairment in social interaction and communication.
developmental disorder that appears in infancy or early childhood. Severe impairment of social and communication skills. Believed to be neurological.
A developmental disability in the pervasive developmental disorders category of the DSM-IV significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction, and imagination generally evident before age 3. See also autistic spectrum and autism.
A pervasive developmental disturbance with onset before age three, characterized by markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted array of activity and interests.
is a pervasive developmental disorder with severe disturbances in socialization, communication and repetitive behaviors. It occurs in early infancy and serious developmental problems leave most autistic children handicapped or neurodevelopmentally retarded. While there is no specific treatment for core symptoms, there has been some progress made in early communicative intervention and remediation, and with medication for a few targeted behaviors. www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=whatisautism
a neurological and developmental disorder that usually appears during the first three years of life. A child with autism appears to live in his/her own world, showing little interest in others, and a lack of social awareness. The focus of an autistic child is a consistent routine and includes an interest in repeating odd and peculiar behaviors. Autistic children often have problems in communication, avoid eye contact, and show limited attachment to others.