Level 1 autism requires minimal support and includes challenges in communication and social skills. Level 2 autism needs more substantial support due to significant difficulties with social skills and ...

The terminology related to autism can be confusing. Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and paediatrician, first identified a subset of children of average intelligence or above who otherwise ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder now affects approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States, according to the CDC’s 2025 ADDM ...

In an online attack, I was recently accused of being "dangerous and damaging" to the autistic community. Why? Because I used the phrase "level 1 autism" which was, I was informed, "outdated and ...

Autism is a complex, heterogenous neurodevelopmental condition that is characterized by challenges in social interactions, communication, and repetitive and ...