For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age ...

Borderline autism is not a diagnosis — it is an informal term some people may use to describe mild symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social communication difficulties and repetitive ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how a person processes information from the world around them. This term is not only outdated and disrespectful, but it also ...

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The number of Americans diagnosed with autism jumped 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to a surge in new cases among young adults, new research finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects how ...

High-functioning autism refers to autistic people whose living skills, including communication skills, enable them to live independently. However, the term is problematic, and it is not a clinical ...