What is Autism

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Also referred to as Autism spectrum disorder refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive speech, and nonverbal communication (Centers for Disease Control, 2022 AU86: The in-text citation "Disease Control, 2022" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ). Learn more in: “Tell Me Something You Didn't Know Was Neurodivergence-Related Until Recently. I'll Start”: TikTok as a Public Sphere for Destigmatizing Neurodivergence

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Neurodevelopmental disorder that negatively affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. Learn more in: Case Study Analysis of a Behavior Intervention Service Delivery Model With Autism Spectrum Disorder Students

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Developmental disorder characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication. Learn more in: Three Good Things: Puppets, Learning, and Autism

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition characterized by very mild symptoms to severe impairments in communication skills, social interactions, and unusual behaviors that interfere with independent functioning and interactions with others. Learn more in: Fathers' Perspectives: Supporting Your Child on the Autism Spectrum Through Their K-12 Journey

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Autism is a severe developmental disability which involves impairments in the social interaction like being unaware of other people's feelings as well as verbal and nonverbal communication. It is first seen within the first three years of life. Learn more in: Recent Advances and Neural Connectivity in Autism

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A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communications and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are: engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences. Learn more in: Distance Learning Rehabilitation of Autistic Reasoning

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A developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior. The autism spectrum includes Asperger’s Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder—Not Otherwise Specified. Learn more in: Multi-Sensory Environments and Augmentative Communication Tools

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Also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which includes in difficulties with communications and behaviour (“Autism Spectrum Disorder: MedlinePlus”, n.d.). People that is diagnosed with autism have difficulties in communicating and have trouble in understanding what other people think and feel (“Autism Spectrum Disorder: Communication Problems in Children”, n.d.). Through the struggles that they encounter, it is hard for them to express themselves, either with speech, gestures, facial expressions and touch (Jeanne et al., 2019 AU57: The in-text citation "Jeanne et al., 2019" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ). People that is suspected with autism might have learning difficulty as their skills developed irregularly. For example; they could have hard time in communicating but be unusually good at art, music, mathematics which involves their memory, thus they might do well on test of analysis or problem solving. Learn more in: Role of Learning Technology Strategies Among People With Disabilities: A Job Opportunities Barrier

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A developmental disability that affects how individuals experience the world around them, including communication, thinking, and sensory differences. Learn more in: Autism From Multiple Perspectives: Developing Interdisciplinary Changemakers

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A neurodiversity that displays itself with a deficit in social skills and communication and repetitive and restricted behaviors and/or interests. Learn more in: Autism and Parenting in Different Cultures: Being the Mother of a Child With Autism in a Cultural Context

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It is a complex developmental disorder that manifests itself with a significant delay and restrictive interests compared to other children, especially in the field of interaction and communication. Learn more in: Being Autistic in Turkey and the Representation of Autism in Media

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Developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication of behavioral challenges. Learn more in: Considering the Visual Arts and the Autism Spectrum

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An early childhood atypical condition characterized by impairment in social interaction and communication. Learn more in: Eye Tracker: An Assistive Tool in Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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A developmental disorder characterized by difficulty in social interaction, communication and may include restricted or repetitive patterns. Learn more in: K-12 Educational Leadership and Autism

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Is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior. Learn more in: Clinical Use of Video Games

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A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents often notice signs during the first three years of their child's life. Learn more in: Automatic Detection and Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

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A social sensory disability that hinders the way in which one communicates, experiences their bodies in space, interacts with and relates to others. Learn more in: Theory and Implementation of Inclusion: Barriers and Resources

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A childhood developmental disorder characterized by social-interaction difficulties, communication challenges, and a tendency to engage in repetitive behaviors. Learn more in: Behavioral Approach to Speech, Language, Hearing, and Communication Disorders

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A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences. Learn more in: Redesigning Deficit-Laden Assessments for Neurodivergent Students

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Autism is a life-long neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social communication, restricted & repetitive behaviors and sensory processing issues. Learn more in: The Adult Transition Challenge of Autistic Individuals and the Way Ahead: A Sibling's Perspective

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An early childhood mental condition, characterized by difficulty in communication, in forming relations with others and in using language and abstract concepts. Learn more in: Social Robots for Pedagogical Rehabilitation: Trends and Novel Modeling Principles

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A spectrum disorder often characterized by challenges with communication, social skills, and repetitive behaviors. Learn more in: Insider Effects: Empathy in Needs Assessment Practice

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Developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication of behavioral challenges. Learn more in: Trauma-Informed Care in Support of Autism

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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behaviour.). ASD is characterized by a triad of symptoms: (1) impairments in social interactions; (2) impairments in communication; and (3) restricted interests and repetitive behavior ( Rutter, 2011 ). At the moment, there is no cure for ASD, but there is strong evidence that appropriate lifelong educational approaches, support by families and professionals, and the provision of high quality community services can dramatically improve the lives of persons with ASD and their families ( Renty & Roeyers, 2006 ). Learn more in: Eight-Point Project: Action Research, as a Development Tool for Non-Profit Organizations

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A developmental disability that results in impairments in social interaction, verbal, and nonverbal communication and unusual behaviors and responses to the environment. Learn more in: Effects of Computer Games on the Socialization Process and Inclination to Violence of Adolescent Students