Is autism a mental disorder?

Publication About Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder. This brochure informs parents and adults on the range of symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including social impairment, communications issues, and repetitive behaviors. It also discusses diagnosis and treatment of ASD, as well as possible related co-occurring mental disorders. read more

Autism spectrum disorder was once broken down into several different conditions, but now they all fall under the ASD diagnosis. Learn what it means to have autism spectrum disorder. read more

Defining autism as a mental disorder is more prominent due to the behavioral characteristics that are easier to identify and recognize. However, there are many more contributing factors that go beyond the behaviors of a person with ASD than contain neurological, cognitive and physical. read more