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Autistic Disorder MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Autistic Disorder
Tree Number(s)
F03.625.164.113.500
Unique ID
D001321
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001321
Scope Note
A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-V)
Entry Term(s)
Autism
Autism, Early Infantile
Autism, Infantile
Kanner's Syndrome
Previous Indexing
Autism (1966-1970)
Schizophrenia, Childhood (1966-1970)
Public MeSH Note
1999; see AUTISM INFANTILE 1981-1998; see AUTISM, EARLY INFANTILE 1971-1980; see SCHIZOPHRENIA, CHILDHOOD 1968-1970; AUTISM was heading 1966-1998
Online Note
use AUTISM, INFANTILE to search AUTISM, EARLY INFANTILE 1971-80; use SCHIZOPHRENIA, CHILDHOOD 1968-70
History Note
1981(1966)
Date Established
1971/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/06/20
Autistic Disorder Preferred
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