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difference between diagnosis of asd and autism

mumtime

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between a diagnosis of asd and just autism? Is autism a more specific diagnosis on the autistic spectrum? My son has been diagnosed with asd and am confused by all the different ways in which he has been described.

Thanks!

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  • Autism is part of the Autistic Spectrum.  There are currently 3 main types as far as I am aware, Classic autism, High Functioning Autism and ASperger's Syndrome.  Currently the thinking seems to be moving away from diagnosing a specific condition and looking more at diagnosing with an Autistic Spectrum Condition.  My feeling and hope is that this will then mean that the person's needs are assessed rather than just deciding whether you or your child has autism or not.  This may mean that more people are diagnosed as having an ASC because it will allow them to get their needs met more fully with this process.  At least this is what I am hoping.  Lorna Wing is leading this research and it might be worth you having a read of some of her books.

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  • Autism is part of the Autistic Spectrum.  There are currently 3 main types as far as I am aware, Classic autism, High Functioning Autism and ASperger's Syndrome.  Currently the thinking seems to be moving away from diagnosing a specific condition and looking more at diagnosing with an Autistic Spectrum Condition.  My feeling and hope is that this will then mean that the person's needs are assessed rather than just deciding whether you or your child has autism or not.  This may mean that more people are diagnosed as having an ASC because it will allow them to get their needs met more fully with this process.  At least this is what I am hoping.  Lorna Wing is leading this research and it might be worth you having a read of some of her books.

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