What are the 7 types of autism?

Fact or Fiction: Are There Different Types of Autism

• Autism diagnoses pre-2013.
• Autistic disorder.
• Childhood disintegrative disorder.
• Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD-NOS)
• Asperger syndrome.
• Today's Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Level 2: Low-Functioning Autism (LFA)
• Level 3: Classic Autism (CA)

The seven types of autism are as follows:

1. Social communication disorder: This is the core symptom of autism, characterized by a lack of emotional connection with others, difficulty understanding and expressing nonverbal communication, and an inability to engage in appropriate social interactions.

2. Repetitive behaviors: Autistic individuals may demonstrate repetitive behaviors, such as repeatedly shaking hands or feet, spinning in circles, or developing an intense interest in certain objects.

3. Language disorders: Autistic individuals may experience language difficulties, including delayed speech development, slow language growth, or an inability to express their thoughts and feelings appropriately.

4. Intellectual disability: Autistic individuals may have intellectual disabilities, characterized by difficulties in cognitive, learning, and abstract thinking abilities.

5. Sensory sensitivity or insensitivity: Autistic individuals may be overly sensitive or insensitive to certain sounds, touch, tastes, smells, and other sensory stimuli.

6. Emotional instability: Autistic individuals may experience emotional instability, such as irritability, anxiety, or hyperactivity.

7. Sleep issues: Autistic individuals may have sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep, nighttime waking, or early morning wakefulness.

These types are not independent of each other, and different symptoms can manifest in the same individual. Additionally, each person's symptoms can vary and the symptoms and severity of autism are dynamic. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation that includes observation and assessment of individual symptoms is necessary for autism diagnosis.