Autism is a developmental disorder and there are different types. Autism can include Asperger’s, pervasive developmental disorder and childhood dis-integrative disorder. Adults and children with autism will have problems with communicating and face social and behavioral issues so it can usually be diagnosed early on.
Symptoms can range from mild to severe in each case, so the way they learn, think, and interact with others can determine how much support they’ll need or how many medical or mental challenges they’ll face. They could suffer from severe anxiety, depression, or frequent seizures, tics, or bursts of anger.