Autism Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Autism.

  • 5 Student Essays
  • 4 Encyclopedia Articles
  • ...and more

Study Pack

The Autism Study Pack contains:

Encyclopedia Articles (4)

2,249 words, approx. 8 pages
Autism Definition Autism is a severe disorder of brain function. It is marked by problems with social contact, intelligence, and use of language. People who suffer from autism usually exhibit behavior... Read more
791 words, approx. 3 pages
Autism Autism is a severe disorder of brain function marked by problems with social contact, intelligence, and language, together with ritualistic or compulsive behavior and bizarre responses to the e... Read more
548 words, approx. 2 pages
Autism Autism is a developmental disability caused by a neurological disorder which interferes with normal brain functioning. It is the third most common developmental disability, more common than Dow... Read more
1,160 words, approx. 4 pages
Autism A mental disorder that is characterized by repetitive behavior and a seriously impaired ability to communicate and interact with others. Childhood autism (sometimes called pervasive development... Read more