Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior.

• Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people.
• Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
• Symptoms that hurt the person’s ability to function properly in school, work, and other areas of life.
• Making little or inconsistent eye contact.
• Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects or activities by pointing or showing things to others.

Doctors diagnose ASD by looking at a person’s behavior and development. ASD can usually be reliably diagnosed by the age of two. It is important for those with concerns to seek out assessment as soon as possible so that a diagnosis can be made, and treatment can begin.