WHAT IS AUTISM ?

ASA (2003)

A complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. Autism Spectrum Disorder results from a neurological condition that affects the functioning of the brain.

DSM IV-TR (2000)

Social interaction
Communication (but no significant clinical delay for AS)
Repetitive motions and restricted interests

Miller (2000)

Anything that interferes with the central nervous system getting the needed information from the environment.

OOPS!!!!!
WHAT ABOUT SENSORY INTEGRATION ISSUES?