Gerald Fischbach - Autism reaches out in many different directions. It can be associated with

Autism reaches out in many different directions. It can be associated with language delays. It can be associated with epilepsy. It can be associated with some degree of intellectual disability, but the two core features of autism, I see, is impairments and social cognition, understanding and in restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.

- Gerald Fischbach

source: "What is Autism?". Interview with Susan Wilczynski, bigthink.com.