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navigation, search  The autism spectrum or autistic spectrum
describes a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental
disorders in the fifth revision of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition (DSM-5). The
DSM-5, published in 2013, redefined the autism spectrum to
encompass the previous (DSM-IV-TR) diagnoses of autism, Asperger
syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise
specified (PDD-NOS), childhood disintegrative disorder, and Rett
syndrome.[1] These disorders are characterized by social
deficits and communication difficulties, stereotyped or
repetitive behaviors and interests, and in some cases, cognitive
delays.   A revision to autism spectrum disorder was proposed in
the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
version 5 (DSM-5), released May 2013.[2] The new diagnosis
encompasses previous diagnoses of autistic disorder, Asperger's