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High-functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome are classified as pervasive developmental disorders (PPD) or as autism spectrum disorders. Sometimes the terms high-functioning autism and...
As with any complex issues, there are many generalizations and misunderstandings about autistic people. I will give some of the common myths about the autism spectrum, particularly the high end,...
High-functioning autism is sometimes referred to as pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified or Asperger syndrome. Generally, children with high-functioning autism have an IQ of at...
High-functioning autism is sometimes also referred to as Asperger's syndrome or PPD-NOS. Children with high-functioning autism generally have an IQ of at least 85. Children with this diagnosis...
About one out of 166 children are born with autism (see Resources). Although autism is usually discovered by age three, in some cases adults can struggle through life, knowing something isn't...
People with autism typically have a delay in speech or social skills, mixed with some behavioral symptoms. The severity of abilities and behaviors varies widely on the autism spectrum. A person...