New Delhi, March 18 -- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an autism spectrum that helps determine people's needs and developmental abilities. Differences in learning patterns and behaviour, experiencing restrictive movements, diminished social communication and delayed milestones in early childhood are all symptoms of autism. Some autistic people may not get diagnosed in early childhood, but may experience signs of autism as adults. Getting it diagnosed and seeking due support can help a person live a better life with autism.

Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) comes under the category of neurodevelopmental disorders known as pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). Autism is called a developmental disorder because it develops within...