Autism Terms
As you start to explore the world of autism spectrum disorders, you'll find yourself hip deep in new words, acronyms and expressions. What's the difference between ASD, SLP and IEP? Find out here!
What Is Hyperlexia?
Hyperlexia is often associated with autism. What is hyperlexia?
Hyperlexia is often associated with autism. What is hyperlexia?
What Is Autism?
Autism is a complex set of disorders that are suddenly being diagnosed in epidemic proportions. What exactly is autism, who does it strike, and what do autistic people have in common?
Autism is a complex set of disorders that are suddenly being diagnosed in epidemic proportions. What exactly is autism, who does it strike, and what do autistic people have in common?
What Is "High Functioning Autism?"
The term "high functioning autism" is often used to describe individuals who are clearly autistic but have significant verbal, academic, social and life skills. What does it mean to have high functioning autism?
The term "high functioning autism" is often used to describe individuals who are clearly autistic but have significant verbal, academic, social and life skills. What does it mean to have high functioning autism?
What Is PDD-NOS?
Often, children with social and communication delays are diagnosed with something called PDD-NOS - pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. What exactly is PDD-NOS?
Often, children with social and communication delays are diagnosed with something called PDD-NOS - pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. What exactly is PDD-NOS?
What Is the Broad Autism Phenotype?
What is the Broad Autism Phenotype?
What is the Broad Autism Phenotype?
Pragmatic Speech and Autism
Many people with autism do speak - and some have a great deal to say. So why would they need speech therapy? The purpose is to build their ability to use something called "speech pragmatics."
Many people with autism do speak - and some have a great deal to say. So why would they need speech therapy? The purpose is to build their ability to use something called "speech pragmatics."
What Is Fragile X Syndrome?
Fragile X Syndrome is an inherited disorder on the autism spectrum.
Fragile X Syndrome is an inherited disorder on the autism spectrum.
Rett Syndrome
Rett Syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders.
Rett Syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders.
A Definition of Autism
Here is a basic definition of autism and autism spectrum disorders.
Here is a basic definition of autism and autism spectrum disorders.
Autism Jargon: Terms and Definitions You'll Need to Know
What's the difference between an SLP, an OT and an IEP? This primer for folks new to the autism community includes common words and terms.
What's the difference between an SLP, an OT and an IEP? This primer for folks new to the autism community includes common words and terms.
ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
Applied Behavioral Analysis, or ABA, is often prescribed as treatment for young people on the Autism spectrum. But what is ABA?
Applied Behavioral Analysis, or ABA, is often prescribed as treatment for young people on the Autism spectrum. But what is ABA?
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Asperger Syndrome
What is Asperger Syndrome?
What is Asperger Syndrome?
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)?
What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)?