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ASD levels of severity… Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the handbook used to diagnose of mental disorders, including autism. The DSM-5 introduced three ASD levels of severity: level 1 (“requiring support”), level 2 (“requiring substantial support”), and level 3 (“requiring very substantial support”). The full-text of the DSM-5 severity levels for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is provided below with permission from the APA. Severity levels for autism spectrum disorder Level 3 autism: “Requiring very substantial support” Social communication Severe deficits in …
Research and eugenics… Let us be clear on our position around finding a cure for autism There is no cure for autism, and we do not support research searching for a cure. As the understanding of autism has greatly evolved over the …
Our evolution… Since Autism Speaks was founded in 2005, advances in research coupled with the lived experiences of autistic people have greatly evolved the world’s understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This has also transformed our organization, allowing us to learn and grow in our journey. We …
Niveles de autismo… Estadístico de los Trastornos Mentales (DSM-5), el manual utilizado para diagnosticar los trastornos mentales, incluido el autismo. El DSM-5 introdujo tres niveles de severidad para el trastorno del espectro autista (TEA): nivel 1 ("requiere …
Fundraising and spending… funds received from the public. We understand that there will always be questions regarding the allocation of funds Autism Speaks receives. We pride ourselves on the fact that 86 cents of every dollar donated to Autism Speaks goes directly to research, advocacy, programs and services . In fact, each year, we have exceeded the Better …
Questions and answers… Autism Speaks is wholly focused on fostering a world in which all people with autism can reach their full potential. It’s this vision that drives the work we do each day. The conversation surrounding …
Lindsay Naeder discusses water safety with USA Today… an active case of wandering Wandering prevention information and resources Swim and water safety information Download the Autism Safety Kit … Lindsay Naeder discusses water safety with USA Today …
Westchester/Hudson Valley and Fairfield County Walk… Autism Speaks Walk is powered by the love of people with autism and the parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives and providers who support them. … Westchester/Hudson …
ABA and other therapies… There is a lot of misinformation in the autism community about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We know that each person’s experience with autism is uniquely individual and personal, including the resources and supports they may need. Some autistic people and …
Primeros signos de autismo… Una de las cosas más importantes que puede hacer como padre, madre o cuidador es conocer los primeros signos del autismo y familiarizarse con los logros del desarrollo que debería ir alcanzando su hijo/a. En la siguiente lista se ofrecen …