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[39] [citation needed] These advocates believe that medical research is necessary to address the rapid rise in autism diagnoses (sometimes referred to as the "autism epidemic"), [39] reduce suffering, and provide the best outcomes for autistic individuals. In addition to etiological research, other areas of focus may include biology, diagnosis ...
[4] The meta-analysis continues, "These patterns are remarkably robust, occur within seconds, do not change with increased exposure, and persist across both child and adult age groups." [ 4 ] This may be why autistic people have "smaller social networks and fewer friendships, difficulty securing and retaining employment, high rates of ...
For many adults with autism, finally getting a diagnosis is a relief. (Photos, left to right, courtesy of Sarah Nannery, Gavin Bollard, Rebecca Dingwell/Snickerdoodle Photography and Morgan Harper ...
Noticeboard for autism-related topics. If you are Wikipedian interested in autism-related topics, this noticeboard is for you. See also controversies in autism. You may also choose to watch the List of autism-related topics.
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There is disagreement within the autism community on whether to use person-first terminology (e.g., person with autism) or identity-first terminology (e.g., autistic person). The autism rights movement encourages the use of identity-first terminology [124] to stress that autism is a part of an individual's identity rather than a condition they ...
Some families develop “safe words” they can use to end an argument immediately if someone feels overwhelmed. Boddy adds that there may be times when arguing is inappropriate, such as in public ...
The term "high-functioning autism" was used in a manner similar to Asperger syndrome, another outdated classification.The defining characteristic recognized by psychologists was a significant delay in the development of early speech and language skills, before the age of three years. [12]