Write an essay that explores and identifies a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of autism based on the current diagnostic classification of DSM 5. In addition, it explains how the diagnostic classification has identified criteria that we need to observe to arrive at a diagnosis of autism. • Characteristics of Autism • DSM 5 • Diagnostics that arrive to Provide a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of autism based on the current diagnostic classification (max 1200 words). We know that the presentation of these characteristics varies across individuals, but the diagnostic classification has identified criteria that we need to observe to arrive at a diagnosis of autism.