Most people picture autism as a behavioral condition. Rocking. Repetitive routines. Meltdowns in the grocery store. Those ...

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The signs of autism in adult males include a range of sensory, communication, and cognitive differences. The diagnostic criteria do not distinguish based on age or gender, although the symptoms may ...

Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder marked by challenges with social interactions and restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Individuals with autism ...

(Usually apparent in toddlers; watch for a cluster of symptoms) SIGNS OF ASPERGER’S (Usually diagnosed at age six or over) (Even “normal” children exhibit some of these behaviors from time to time.

Many parents breathe a sigh of relief when their teenager on the autism spectrum (Level 1 ASD, formerly known as Asperger’s) seems to have “matured” out of meltdowns and has become more focused on ...