A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately: autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. These conditions are now all called autism spectrum disorder.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a group of developmental disorders. ASD includes a wide range, “a spectrum,” of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability. Some people are mildly impaired by their symptoms, while others are severely disabled.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by: 1  social impairments. 2  cognitive impairments. 3  communication difficulties.  repetitive behaviors.
http://nationalautismassociation.org/resources/signs-of-autism/
What Are the Symptoms of Autism? Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by social-interaction difficulties, communication challenges and a tendency to engage in repetitive behaviors. However, symptoms and their severity vary widely across these three core areas.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/symptoms
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a group of developmental disorders. ASD includes a wide range, “a spectrum,” of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability. People with ASD often have these characteristics: Ongoing social problems that include difficulty communicating and interacting with others.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml
autism is characterized by a person having deficits in 3 core areas: social skills, speech, and behaviors. what symptoms are shown by each person are as different as people are themselves. you would be hard put to find 2 people who display the exact same characteristics. some of them in the social category are:
http://www.answers.com/Q/How_is_autism_characterized
These behaviors pose further challenges to social interactions for the individual with ASD and the people in his or her world. In the distant past, the prevalence was estimated at 1 in every 2,000 children. Today, one out of every 68 children is affected with autism or a related disorder 1. Thus, it is more prevalent than breast cancer or childhood diabetes. The recurrence rate for having a second child with autism in families that already have a child with ASD, is 15-20%2.
https://autism-center.ucsd.edu/autism-information/Pages/what-is-autism.aspx
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Scientists do not know yet exactly what causes these differences for most people with ASD. However, some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. There are multiple causes of ASD, although most are not yet known.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html
Asperger's Syndrome. a syndrome characterised by obsessive behaviors and impairments in social functioning, A disorder more common in boys impaired social interaction, non verbal/facial expression and body posture, peer relationships that lack a shared enjoyment, and lack of emotional reciprocity. prosopagnosia.
https://quizlet.com/1091201/autism-flash-cards/
In this edition, previous subtypes of Autism Spectrum Disorder including Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, Asperger Syndrome, and Child Disintegrative Disorder, were included together under the single diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or “ASD.”.
https://autism-center.ucsd.edu/autism-information/Pages/what-is-autism.aspx
autism is characterized by
Autism is characterized by social skills, speech, and behaviors.