“In all likelihood, what we call ‘autism’ is an umbrella term for a number of different kinds of mental problems, but they all share some common symptoms — just as a fever might be a sign ...

THERE could be as many as four different types of autism, scientists have discovered. Each type has its own genetic signature and unique brain activity, helping explain why symptoms vary so widely ...

"The difference between high-functioning autism and low-functioning autism is that high-functioning means your deficits are ignored while low-functioning means your assets are ... No symptoms ...

High-functioning autism isn’t a medical term, but many people still use it. Discover what it means, how different autism levels are treated, and more.