Autistic Disorder
Synonyms
Autism
Autism, Early Infantile
Autism, Infantile
Disorder, Autistic
Disorders, Autistic
Early Infantile Autism
Infantile Autism
Infantile Autism, Early
Kanner Syndrome
Kanner's Syndrome
Kanners Syndrome
A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-V)