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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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