Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Severe autism, or level 3 autism spectrum disorder, describes individuals with the highest support needs on the autism spectrum.People with level 3 ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

A new Iowa law now in effect will take away age and coverage limits for individuals covered by the state's insurance plan.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring intellectual disability will need more services and social supports than the average person throughout their lifetime, especially ...

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 ...

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Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Level 1 autism requires minimal support and includes challenges in communication and social skills. Level 2 autism needs more substantial support ...

In 1943, Leo Kanner, a child psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University, identified autism as a separate disorder from schizophrenia in young children. Kanner called his newly identified disorder early ...

Love transcends diagnoses. People of all neurotypes, whether on or off the spectrum, are fully capable of being in meaningful relationships. It has been long established that love transcends medical ...

Mumbai: Jiya Rai (17), an Indian para swimmer with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the daughter of an Indian Navy sailor posted ...