Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism is a lifelong disability considered the result of a neurological condition affecting normal brain function and development. People with autism OFTEN have impaired social interaction and communication SKILLS and challenging behaviors. The COMMON term of “autism” collectively represents a set of five closely RELATED conditions that fall under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental Disorders. These include autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-not otherwise specified (PPD-NOS) and child disintegrative disorder. There is no known cause or CURE, nor one known single effective treatment.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism is a lifelong disability considered the result of a neurological condition affecting normal brain function and development. People with autism often have impaired social interaction and communication skills and challenging behaviors. The common term of “autism” collectively represents a set of five closely related conditions that fall under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental Disorders. These include autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-not otherwise specified (PPD-NOS) and child disintegrative disorder. There is no known cause or cure, nor one known single effective treatment.