What is autism?

Developmental dis. : It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that falls under the category of pervasive developmental disorders. It's affects can be severe to mild which will impact when it is first recognized and diagnosed. There are usually deficits in speech/ language, sensory integration, social interactions and cognitive processing. Early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention is key to improving outcomes.

Complex development: Autism is a complex brain condition of varying severity usually affecting a child's sensory experience of the world. I often tell my parent's that Autistic children experience life at full volume - their brains can't learn to dampen sensory information. This can cause delay in development especially in language. Each case is individualized so work with your MD. https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism