autism spectrum disorder

(autistic spectrum disorder)

is a kind of:

• mental disorder
• mental disorder » neurodevelopmental disorder

Some postulate that Pervasive Developmental Disorders, including Autistic Disorder and Asperger's, occur on a spectrum.

includes:

• Asperger's Disorder
• Autistic Disorder
• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
• pathological demand avoidance syndrome
• Rett's Disorder

This term appears in

• Autistic Disorder

See Also:

• ASD (autism)
• autistic aloneness
• Autistic Disorder
• social skills training
• spectrumy

Movies

- Choose - A Beautiful Life (2011) Autism: A Call to Action Autism: The Lion in the Room Autism: The Musical Ben X Bless the Child Dark Floors Dodes'ka-den Eagle vs Shark Having You House of Cards (1993) Joyful Noise Margot at the Wedding Mary and Max Molly Mysterious Creatures Temple Grandin The Wizard To Kill a Mockingbird Unfinished Business (2015)

Resources

- Choose - AACAP: Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Action Network Screening and Diagnosis of Autism

Books, etc.

- Choose - Asperger's Children: The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna Autism Spectrum Disorders Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome Chaos to Calm: Discovering Solutions to the Everyday Problems of Living with Autism How to Talk to an Autistic Kid Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity Rethinking Autism: Variation and Complexity Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger's Syndrome: A Practical Guide to Day-to-day Life Social Skills Training for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: A Novel The Practical Navigator: A Novel The Rosie Project

People

- Choose - Daryl Hannah Isabelle Rapin Lorna Wing Susan Boyle