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Autism Spectrum Disorder MeSH Descriptor Data 2026
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
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)