Neurological Conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition involving differences in social communication and interaction together with restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Every autistic person has an individual profile of strengths, differences, and support needs.
Neurodevelopmental variation
What autism spectrum disorder is
Autism begins during development and can be recognized in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Differences may involve reciprocal communication, nonverbal communication, relationships, routines, focused interests, repetitive movement or speech, and sensory responses.
- social communication and interaction differences
- restricted or repetitive patterns
- sensory differences
- wide variation in language, learning, and support needs
Development and daily life
Autism across the lifespan
Needs and strengths can change with age, environment, health, and expectations. Some people require extensive daily support; others live independently but may need accommodations or help in particular settings. Respectful language should follow the person’s preference where possible.
- education and transitions
- communication access
- sensory environment
- independence and participation
- mental and physical health
Individualized care
Assessment, support, and co-occurring conditions
Assessment draws on developmental history, professional observation, and information from the person and those who know them well. No single tool should be used alone. Support may include communication, educational, occupational, behavioral, psychological, or medical care according to individual goals.
Autistic people may also have ADHD, epilepsy, anxiety, sleep difficulty, intellectual disability, language differences, or other conditions. Co-occurring needs deserve their own assessment.
Seeking support
When professional assessment may help
Consider speaking with a qualified healthcare or developmental professional when differences in communication, sensory processing, behavior, learning, or daily functioning are persistent and create concern or support needs. Autism is not framed here as a disease to be cured.
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