Children who have difficulty with social communication and behavior are said to have an autism spectrum disorder. There may be large differences between individuals with these disorders, and their symptoms and difficulties may occur along a continuum, or spectrum.

Learn more about autism and how to talk to your friends and family about it on Dr. Bear Bites on Instagram. This episode features neuropsychologist Dr. Angela Bollich from the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) at Children’s National Hospital.