What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) represent a range of neurodevelopmental disorders
including Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not
Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Each of these disorders is characterized by three
sets of behavioral features: 1) impairment in social interaction, 2) communication
deficits (both verbal and nonverbal), and 3) restricted, repetitive behaviors
including decreased imaginative play, stereotyped behaviors and inflexible adherence
to routines. The degree to which these behaviors are manifested may vary between autism,
Asperger’s Syndrome, and PDD-NOS, as well as between each affected individual. To learn
more about ASD, click here
Research Resources at UIC
Autism Center of Excellence
Cognitive and Genetic Mechanisms in Autism
Research Participants
Clinical Resources at UIC
The Autism Program (TAP)
Developmental Disorders Clinic
Center for Learning and Neurodevelopment
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