National Society for Autistic Children Definition of the Syndrome of Autism
Ritvo E, Freeman B. National Society for Autistic Children Definition of the Syndrome of Autism. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 1977, 2: 146-148. DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/2.4.146.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutistic peopleLife-long developmental disabilityUse of wordsSyndrome of autismPsychological environmentLanguage skillsMore satisfactory livesIQ testingChildren's definitionsSpecial educational programsAutismSupportive counselingDevelopmental disabilitiesCombination of sightAggressive behaviorLife-long disabilityThinking capabilitiesYears of lifePhysical disordersSpecific individualsSpeechSuch behaviorChildrenNormal life spanMetabolic disturbances