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Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is a complex neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain and, in particular, the processing of social information. 

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)

Autism

August 27, 2015

What are Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of complex disorders with three core features:

  • Qualitative impairment in social interaction
  • Qualitative impairment in communication
  • Restricted, repetitive and stereotypic patterns of behaviour, interests and activities.

It is a complex neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain and, in particular, the processing of social information. This affects how a person sees and understands the world around them and the thoughts, intentions and emotions of others. They have problems in understanding and sharing the emotions of others and also in self-expression and self-regulation of emotions.

 

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