Autismus – Überblick und Lösungsansätze für Betroffene, Angehörige und Fachärzte

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of complex neurological and development-related conditions characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication and repetitive behavior. These disorders are referred to as a spectrum because the nature and severity of symptoms can widely vary. The core features include communication problems, social interaction difficulties and repetitive behavior. The prevalence of early childhood autism has significantly increased in recent years. As girls are still diagnosed less frequently than boys, it is also assumed that the actual increase in autism disorders is significantly higher as the gender-specific manifestations of female autism are probably more difficult to recognize.