Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 1

what is the difference between ASD and Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder?

Answer 1

Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities

Question 2

what is the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder?

Answer 2

Criterion A: Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts

Criterion B: Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities

Criterion C: Symptoms must be present in the early developmental period

Criterion D: Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.