Disorders characterized by impairment in two key areas of development including deficits in social interactions, communication with others, and repetitive patterns of behavior are called _____.

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Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interactions, communication with others, and repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "pervasive developmental disorders" has also been used to describe similar disorders, but it is no longer an official diagnostic category in the DSM-5. The term "chronic developmental disorders" is not specific enough to describe this specific set of symptoms, and conduct disorder primarily involves disruptive and antisocial behavior rather than social and communication deficits.

Disorders Characterized by Impairment in Two Key Areas of Development