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MeSH Heading: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tree Number(s): F03.625.164.113
Unique ID: D000067877
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000067877
Scope Note: Wide continuum of associated cognitive and neurobehavioral disorders, including, but not limited to, three core-defining features: impairments in socialization, impairments in verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors. (from DSM-V)
Entry Term(s): Autism Spectrum Disorders; Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Previous Indexing: Child Development Disorders, Pervasive (2010-2015)
Public MeSH Note: 2016; see CHILD DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS, PERVASIVE 2010-2015
History Note: 2016; use CHILD DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS, PERVASIVE 2010-2015
Date Established: 2016/01/01
Date of Entry: 2015/07/09
Revision Date: 2021/05/12

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Autism Spectrum Disorder MeSH Descriptor Data 2025