- Susan J. Leviton
April is Also National Autism Awareness Month
What IS autism? Per the American Psychiatric Association, Autism Spectrum Disorder "is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior." The key word here is "complex." Because everyone with autism is a unique individual who manifests a different combination of symptoms, each to different degrees. In fact, many people and organizations are now using a wheel diagram to describe an individual's symptoms rather the linear lower- to higher-function model.
Resources for More Information
National Autism Association
https://nationalautismassociation.org/
Autism Parenting Magazine
https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Autism Resources
https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Autism_Resource_Center/Home.aspx
National Autism Resources
https://nationalautismresources.com/
Autistic Self Advocacy Network