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 ...

A wider public conversation has arisen over whether it's time for a shift in how we think about categories of autism, amid ...

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 ...

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 ...

1 in 36 8-year-old children in the U.S. were identified as having an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of ASD ...

Each month, Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. The fifth edition of the ...

The term "neurodiversity" is still relatively new. Even now, there's no firm agreement among experts about what it should include. Does it refer only to neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, ...