What is Autism? Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders suffer from a an array of symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Autism manifests both biomedical conditions including Seizures, Sleep Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders and Allergies in addition to the more familiar behavior, communication and social challenges associated with ASDs.

Autistic Disorder occurs in males four times more than females and involves moderate to severe impairments in communication, socialization and behavior.

Asperger's Syndrome sometimes considered a milder form of autism, Asperger’s is typically diagnosed later in life than other disorders on the spectrum. People with Asperger's syndrome usually function in the average to above average intelligence range and have no delays in language skills, but often struggle with social skills and restrictive and repetitive behavior.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) includes children that do not fully meet the criteria for the other specific disorders or those that do not have the degree of impairment associated with those disorders.