Explanation of Terminology
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
is the formal term for the full spectrum, or range, of behaviors associated
with this complex group of developmental disorders. In this lesson, we have defined five ASD
conditions.
Mostly, people refer to all disorders as “autism.” Autism is the term commonly used and understood by the public.
Mostly, people refer to all disorders as “autism.” Autism is the term commonly used and understood by the public.
