Am I really on the autism spectrum, or am I not? What exactly is the definition of autism spectrum disorder?When looking at ...
A concise history tracing autism diagnosis from early misunderstandings to the modern autism spectrum disorder framework.
There has been a heated controversy about the DSM-5 proposal to redefine autism. Will its dramatic changes in definition result in dramatic changes in who gets diagnosed and will this cause a big ...
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg describes herself as having Asperger's while others on the autism spectrum, such as Australian comedian Hannah Gatsby, describe themselves as "autistic". But ...
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 lead author of the major study told Newsweek they were "struck" by how stable autism rates remained over time.
The DSM-5 is used worldwide to diagnose mental disorders but does not include treatment guidelines. The DSM-5 categorizes 298 mental disorders based on specific criteria like behavior and emotional ...
A preregistered study of 100 adults found that a structured, neurodiversity-affirming telehealth autism assessment achieved ...