AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER IN ADULTS: CLINICAL SIGNS

Abstract

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which mainly affects social interaction and communication, is characterized by difficulties in expressing desires and by repetitive and restricted sensorimotor behavior. The aim of this study was to identify the clinical signs and symptoms presented by people with ASD in adulthood. This is an integrative literature review, in which PubMed was used as the research database. The search period ranged from 2020 to 2023. The descriptors used were: “Autism” AND “Clinical signs” AND “Adults”. The research results demonstrate that the variability of signs and symptoms is large, however, it is important to identify the characteristics of each patient for a better therapeutic approach. It is concluded that several clinical manifestations are associated with ASD and that, from this study, it is possible to obtain an understanding of the signs and symptoms presented.