6A02.2
Autism spectrum disorder without disorder of intellectual development and with impaired functional language
Transtorno do espectro autista sem transtorno do desenvolvimento intelectual e com deficiência da linguagem funcional
CategoryDefinition
All definitional requirements for autism spectrum disorder are met, intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour are found to be at least within the average range (approximately greater than the 2.3rd percentile), and there is marked impairment in functional language (spoken or signed) relative to the individual’s age, with the individual not able to use more than single words or simple phrases for instrumental purposes, such as to express personal needs and desires.
Index Terms
Autism spectrum disorder without disorder of intellectual development and with impaired functional languageAutism spectrum disorder without disorder of intellectual development and with impaired functional language with loss of previously acquired skillsAutism spectrum disorder without disorder of intellectual development and with impaired functional language without loss of previously acquired skills