Level 1 autism requires minimal support and includes challenges in communication and social skills. Level 2 autism needs more substantial support due to significant difficulties with social skills and ...

The term was coined in the 1980s by psychiatrist Dr Lorna Wing, whose work transformed how autism was understood in the UK.

In an online attack, I was recently accused of being "dangerous and damaging" to the autistic community. Why? Because I used the phrase "level 1 autism" which was, I was informed, "outdated and ...

High-functioning autism often goes unnoticed, yet daily work life can involve constant mental effort, masking and sensory ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people interact or ...