Autistic Disorder

Autism; Autism, Early Infantile; Autisms; Disorder, Autistic; Disorders, Autistic; Early Infantile Autism; Infantile Autism; Infantile Autism, Early; Kanner Syndrome; Kanners Syndrome; Syndrome, Kanner's
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-IV)