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What Is the Difference Between High-Functioning and Low-Functioning Autism in Kids?

A young child sitting on the floor lining up animal figurines, a repetitive play behavior commonly associated with high functioning autism in children

What Is the Difference Between High-Functioning and Low-Functioning Autism in Kids? If you have been researching autism for any length of time, you have almost certainly come across the terms high-functioning and low-functioning. Parents use them, teachers use them, and they show up constantly in online communities and conversations. But what do they actually mean, […]

How Early Should Autism Treatment Start and Does It Really Make a Difference?

A child therapist sitting on the floor taking notes on a clipboard while a young boy sits nearby during an early autism treatment in children session

How Early Should Autism Treatment Start and Does It Really Make a Difference? If you have recently started asking questions about your child’s development, one of the first things you will hear from pediatricians, therapists, and other parents is this: start early. But what does that actually mean, and why does timing matter so much? […]