What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the name for a group of developmental disorders. ASD includes a wide range, “a spectrum,” of symptoms, skills, and ability levels. Individuals with Autism (ASD) are neurodivergent, meaning their brain perceives the world and processes stimuli differently. This is typically exhibited through deficits or impairments in social interactions and communication and repetitive or restrictive behaviors. ASD differs for each person, thus emphasizing its “spectrum” of characteristics.
