[Autism, a neuro-developmental disorder].

Autism, a neuro-developmental disorder.Autism, now called autism spectrum disorder, is part of the specific chapter entitled "neurodevelopmental disorders" in France as well as in the international manuals for the classification of diseases, DSM and CIM. French national commitments and actions that are now starting to consider autism in both areas of health and disability, from alert to diagnosis, towards the implementation of lifespan coordinated personnalized medical and social practices.