US Medical Term · conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Trastorno del espectro autista
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| Spanish (Español) | Trastorno del espectro autista |
| Chinese (中文) | 自閉症類群障礙 |
| Korean (한국어) | 자폐 스펙트럼 장애 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Rối loạn phổ tự kỷ |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Autism spectrum disorder |
| Portuguese (Português) | Transtorno do espectro autista |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ออทิสติก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 自閉スペクトラム症 |
What it means
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social communication, behavior, and sensory processing in ways that vary widely between individuals. It is called a spectrum because symptoms range from mild to severe. Signs often appear before age 3 and may include delayed speech, difficulty with social interactions, repetitive behaviors, and intense interest in specific topics. ASD is not caused by vaccines. Early diagnosis and intervention, including behavioral therapy, speech therapy, and educational support, can significantly improve outcomes. Every person with autism has unique strengths and challenges.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My toddler is not making eye contact or saying words yet and my pediatrician wants to evaluate for autism.
Mi bebé no hace contacto visual ni dice palabras aún y mi pediatra quiere evaluarlo para autismo.
What therapies are most effective for a child recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder?
¿Qué terapias son más efectivas para un niño recién diagnosticado con trastorno del espectro autista?
Can adults be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder even if they were not diagnosed as children?
¿Pueden los adultos ser diagnosticados con trastorno del espectro autista aunque no lo hayan sido de niños?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
F84 Pervasive developmental disordersRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026