ICD-11 code : 6A02;
Preferred Label : Autism spectrum disorder;
ICD-11 definition : Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by persistent deficits in the ability to
initiate and to sustain reciprocal social interaction and social communication, and
by a range of restricted, repetitive, and inflexible patterns of behaviour and interests.
The onset of the disorder occurs during the developmental period, typically in early
childhood, but symptoms may not become fully manifest until later, when social demands
exceed limited capacities. Deficits are sufficiently severe to cause impairment in
personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning
and are usually a pervasive feature of the individual's functioning observable in
all settings, although they may vary according to social, educational, or other context.
Individuals along the spectrum exhibit a full range of intellectual functioning and
language abilities.;
ICD-11 synonym : Autistic disorder; autistic disorder of childhood onset; autistic;
ICD-11 inclusion : Pervasive developmental delay; infantile autism; Kanner syndrome; childhood autism; Autistic disorder;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 6A02.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 6A02.Z;
Origin ID : 437815624;
UMLS CUI : C0004352;
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- Autism [MedDRA Preferred Term]
Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by persistent deficits in the ability to
initiate and to sustain reciprocal social interaction and social communication, and
by a range of restricted, repetitive, and inflexible patterns of behaviour and interests.
The onset of the disorder occurs during the developmental period, typically in early
childhood, but symptoms may not become fully manifest until later, when social demands
exceed limited capacities. Deficits are sufficiently severe to cause impairment in
personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning
and are usually a pervasive feature of the individual's functioning observable in
all settings, although they may vary according to social, educational, or other context.
Individuals along the spectrum exhibit a full range of intellectual functioning and
language abilities.
