ABSTRACT

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impairs a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. The term ASD, adopted in 2013, includes a wide range of symptoms and severity, which includes what was once known as Asperger’s syndrome. In addition to the problems of understanding social interactions, ASD is characterized by a limited range of interests and activities, rigidity in behavior, and a great need for stability. People with autism have difficulty recognizing and understanding the expectations and intentions of others. As a result, they misunderstand what others are doing or are about to say.