ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder

STUDENTS WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
"Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)   is the current name in the new, fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders   ( American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013 ) for four previously separate disorders:  autistic disorder,  Asperger’s disorder or Asperger’s syndrome (AS), childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS).  DSM-5   describes people with ASD as having social communication and social interaction deficits. Additionally, they demonstrate restrictive repetitive behaviours, interests, and activities (RRBs)." Inclusion of Exceptional Learners in Canadian Schools (p.22)