Autistic Disorder

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Is a:
  • Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
Definition:
A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (dsm-iv)
Synonyms:
  • Autism
  • Autism, Early Infantile
  • Autism, Infantile
  • Autisms
  • Disorder, Autistic
  • Disorders, Autistic
  • Early Infantile Autism
  • Infantile Autism
  • Infantile Autism, Early
  • Kanner Syndrome
  • Kanner's Syndrome
  • Kanners Syndrome
  • Syndrome, Kanner's
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Narrower Topics:
  • None
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