Why We No Longer Say High or Low Functioning for Autism

The functioning diagnoses for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are thought to be out of date and do not form part of an official diagnosis. A neurodevelopmental disorder is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It results from alterations in brain development that impact learning, behaviour, communication, and social interactions. ASD is a disorder that manifests itself … Read more

What’s the Relationship Between Autism and Self-Harm?

According to research, there is a greater chance of self-harm among those with autism. This discrepancy may be exacerbated by unfavourable and unsupportive circumstances as well as difficulties expressing and communicating emotions. Self-harm, also referred to as non-suicidal self-injury, is any bodily harm you do to yourself without intending to take your own life. Although … Read more

What to Know About Speech Therapy for Autism

Autism speech treatment enhances social skills, language comprehension, and communication abilities. For those with autism, this can help make learning and daily interactions more tolerable. One of the main signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is language deficits, which include: limited or delayed language echolalia (parroting) self-talk repetitive language Interventions that focus on language and … Read more