The idea of autism as a single spectrum has shaped thinking for decades, but the metaphor is misleading, says this public ...

Mild autism is the least severe level of autism. It is an unofficial term used to describe the diagnosis of level 1 autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or simply level 1 autism. This level of autism is ...

The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become "part of everyday language" since the phrase was coined in the 1980s by psychiatrist Dr Lorna Wing, whose work transformed how autism was ...

Does your kid have questions about autism? Experts suggest using conscious language and exploring autism-affirming resources ...

A 2024 study of autism screening included an important finding: Pediatric clinicians who use a standardized screening tool are more likely to flag toddlers as potentially autistic. However, the ...

Dietitians Australia is urging the Government to ensure children with autism and mild to moderate developmental delay who are ...

A Labor MP puts his party on notice after a hearing into the proposed 'Thriving Kids' autism service delivers little detail, warning that the lack of information is causing families "significant ...

A 2024 study of autism screening included an important finding: Pediatric clinicians who use a standardized screening tool are more likely to flag toddlers as potentially autistic. However, the ...