Autistic Disorder (also known as Disorder, Autistic, Disorders, Autistic): A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder va

NIH MeSH · D001321Psychiatry and Psychology

Autistic Disorder

Also known asDisorder, Autistic · Disorders, Autistic · Autism · Autism, Early Infantile · Early Infantile Autism · Infantile Autism, Early · Autism, Infantile · Infantile Autism · Kanner's Syndrome · Kanners Syndrome · Kanner Syndrome

Definition

A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-V)

MeSH classification

  • F03.625.164.113.500

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Common questions about Autistic Disorder

What does Autistic Disorder mean in medicine?
A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-V) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Autistic Disorder known by any other names?
Yes. Autistic Disorder is also referred to as Disorder, Autistic, Disorders, Autistic, Autism, Autism, Early Infantile in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Autistic Disorder sit in the medical classification?
Autistic Disorder falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F03.625.164.113.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001321) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗