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Autism Spectrum Disorders

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This section provides general information on autism spectrum disorders and describes the symptoms employed by psychiatrists as diagnostic criteria for disorders such as autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.

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Asperger’s Syndrome

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The formal diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome rests on these symptoms, which can be evaluated by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.

Autism (Atypical)

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The formal diagnosis of atypical autism rests on these symptoms, which can be evaluated by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Also see the separate page on ICD criteria for Childhood Autism.

Autism (Childhood)

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The formal diagnosis of childhood autism rests on these symptoms, which can be evaluated by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Also see the separate page on ICD criteria for Atypical Autism.