There are three levels of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which are described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Each autistic person is diagnosed as ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.

Proposed category would apply to autistic children over eight who have little to no functional language, an IQ below 50 and need 24-hour care ...

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis ...

An international panel of experts is calling for the introduction of a new diagnosis of “profound autism” to ensure individuals with the highest support needs are not overlooked in services, research, ...