WHAT IS AUTISM?

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A brief definition

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.

You can check the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ASD here.

Learn more about autism.

If you suspect you may be autistic, there are a number of free resources you can use for a screening evaluation. Click on the button below for more information.

Screening test
Coded by Sara Gámez