Tag: childhood autism

February 8, 2026 / Mohammed looti

AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER

Defining Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is fundamentally defined as a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, coupled with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. This definition, standardized globally by diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of […]

January 19, 2026 / Mohammed looti

EARLY INFANTILE AUTISM

Early Infantile Autism: A Comprehensive Overview Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represents a complex, pervasive neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, alongside restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Within this spectrum, the term early infantile autism historically refers to the most classic presentation of the disorder, typically diagnosed before […]