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autism spectrum disorder

autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorder is a broad range of related cognitive and neurobehavioral conditions marked by difficulties with social interaction and with verbal and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive behaviors.

Autism spectrum disorder is a broad range of related cognitive and neurobehavioral conditions marked by difficulties with social interaction and with verbal and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive behaviors. It is described as a spectrum because these features can vary across individuals.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Autism Spectrum Disorder” (D000067877).
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