Autism Spectrum Disorders By Stephen Brian Sulkes, MD, Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Reviewed / Revised Feb 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Etiology Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment Key Points More Information Topic Resources Overview of Autism Spectrum... Autism spectrum disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, and uneven intellectual development often with intellectual disability.