autism spectrum
Developmental difference range
Autism spectrum refers to the range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by differences in social communication, sensory processing, and patterns of behavior or interest.
The spectrum concept recognizes that autism varies widely in how it manifests—some individuals need substantial support while others live independently.
My son is on the autism spectrum.
The full clinical term is autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though many in the autistic community reject "disorder" framing.
Repetitive self-regulatory behavior
- echolaliaInvoluntary repetition of speech
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- perseverationInvoluntary repetition of responses
- maskingConcealing by covering
Having atypical brain function
- neurotypicalStandard cognitive wiring
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- developmentalRelated to growth stages
- neurodevelopmentalConcerning brain and nerve formation
nonverbal · hyperlexia · comorbidity · assessment · screening · DSM · ICD · pediatric
Catastrophic loss of control
- shutdownCessation of operations
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
self-advocacy · acceptance · identity · disclosure · support · understanding · strengths-based · community
stimming
Repetitive self-regulatory behavior
- echolaliaInvoluntary repetition of speech
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- perseverationInvoluntary repetition of responses
masking · hyperfocus · infodumping · scripting · self-regulation
neurodivergent
Having atypical brain function
- neurotypicalStandard cognitive wiring
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- developmentalRelated to growth stages
neurodevelopmental · nonverbal · hyperlexia · comorbidity · assessment · screening · DSM · ICD · pediatric · genetic
meltdown
Catastrophic loss of control
accommodation · self-advocacy · acceptance · identity · disclosure · support · understanding · strengths-based · community
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- ABALawyers' professional body
- IEPPersonalized learning accommodation document
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- NeurodiversityASD, neurodivergence, neurotypical, Asperger syndrome, stimming
- Developmental DisordersDown syndrome, intellectual disability, learning disability, learning disorder, speech disorders
- support servicestherapy, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, coaching
- Autism SupportABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, IEP
- child psychologychild therapy, play therapy, pediatric therapy, developmental milestones, developmental delays
- Disabilitiesblind, paralysis, vision loss, developmental disability, hearing impairment
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