J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2014 Feb;53(2):237-57. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2013.10.013.
Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by patterns of delay and deviance in the development of social, communicative, and cognitive skills that arise in the first years of life. Although frequently associated with intellectual disability, this condition is distinctive in its course, impact, and treatment. Autism spectrum disorder has a wide range of syndrome expression and its management presents particular challenges for clinicians. Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder can present for clinical care at any point in development. The multiple developmental and behavioral problems associated with this condition necessitate multidisciplinary care, coordination of services, and advocacy for individuals and their families. Early, sustained intervention and the use of multiple treatment modalities are indicated.
自闭症谱系障碍的特征是社会、沟通和认知技能发展的延迟和偏差模式，这些模式出现在生命的头几年。尽管经常与智力残疾相关，但这种情况在其病程、影响和治疗方面具有独特性。自闭症谱系障碍有广泛的综合征表现，其管理对临床医生提出了特殊挑战。自闭症谱系障碍患者可以在任何发育阶段接受临床护理。与这种情况相关的多种发育和行为问题需要多学科护理、服务协调以及为个人及其家庭提供支持。早期、持续的干预和多种治疗方式的使用是必要的。
