Generalised autistic disorder is no longer diagnosed. Since 2013 it has been referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), along with two other conditions that were previously diagnosed separately: Asperger’s syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified. People diagnosed with generalised autistic disorder before 2013 may still use the term.
Generalised autistic disorder refers to a developmental condition which affects the brain and causes difficulty socialising and communicating. Most people with generalised autism have repetitive and ritualistic behaviours. Unlike those with Asperger’s, they have intellectual impairments. Compared to those with pervasive developmental disorder, the social and communication difficulties they experience are more severe.
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