Autism spectrum disorder without disorder of intellectual development and with impaired functional language

All definitional requirements for Transtorno do espectro autista are met, intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour are found to be at least within the average range (approximately greater than the 2.3rd percentile), and there is marked impairment in functional language (spoken or signed) relative to the individual’s age, com the individual not able to uso more than single words or simple phrases for instrumental purposes, such as to express personal needs and desires.