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Autism spectrum disorder is often referred to as a ‘social disorder.’ Generally, this means that people diagnosed with autism cannot develop social interaction skills suitable for their age. However, this is simply an outcome of their symptoms. There are many disorders other than autism that impact sociality. Various causes range from intellectual impairment to auditory and visual impairment and psychological disorders such as depression. To be able to understand what autism spectrum disorder is, necessary to have a clear understanding of what the root cause is that results in an inability to develop social interactions.