“Low” or “high” functioning is often used to differentiate between the severity of impairment in brain differences.
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How does therapy work?
Therapy is a bit like cleaning out the garage, where the garage contains a lifetime of thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and experiences.
Gendervague: At the Intersection of Autistic and Trans Experiences
Being autistic doesn’t cause my gender identity, but it is inextricably related to how I understand and experience gender.
Why we need to respect sexual orientation, gender diversity in autism
Clinicians, parents and teachers must respect autistic individuals’ sexual orientation and gender identity, which may unfold over time.
Autism – It’s Different in Girls
New research suggests the disorder often looks different in females, many of whom are being misdiagnosed and missing out on the support they need.
Spectrum News
Spectrum is the go-to destination for the latest news and analysis about autism research and a springboard for scientists and clinicians to forge collaborations that deepen our understanding of autism.




