Wide continuum of associated cognitive and neurobehavioral disorders, including, but not limited to, three core-defining features: impairments in socialization, impairments in verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors. (from DSM-V)

Synonyms: Disorder, Autistic Spectrum, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders