ALL ABOUT MILD AUTISM/What You Need To Know

#mildautism #aspergerssyndrome #whatyouneedtoknow DISCLAIMER: I am no medical doctor, I'm just your normal Jo Bloggs who's sharing her lived experiences with Autism that was called Aspergers. If you see any warning signs/symptoms that may be related to any of the topics I share as of in the future, please seek a second opinion or treatment with a  medical professional. What I share with you in how I go about managing my autism will vary from person to person and that what may work for me, may not work for you and what will work for you may not work for me and vice versa.   There is no official diagnosis called "mild autism," yet the term, along with "high-functioning autism" is still used in some cases. Also as a heads up that some of the terms that have been used for diagnosing people over time changed for many years.   What exactly do people mean when they use this term?  History of Terminology for Mild Autism  Back in 1980, "infantile autism" was defined, in all cases, as a severe and disabling disorder. No one with an autism diagnosis would be expected to succeed in school, make friends, or hold down a job.  In 1994, "Asperger's syndrome" was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). Those with Asperger's syndrome were characterized as bright, verbal, and highly-functioning, while also demonstrating some autistic behaviors. In 2013, the diagnostic criteria were changed again when the DSM-5 was published. Asperger's syndrome is no longer a diagnosis.  Instead, the manual provides just one diagnosis for all people with autism—autism spectrum disorder (ASD).  People with autism spectrum disorder may or may not have severe speech delays, sensory processing challenges, specific types of behaviors, or other symptoms.  While people with autism spectrum disorder typically have problems with social communication, these problems range from the extreme (non-verbal with aggressive behavior) to the relatively mild (problems with reading social cues such as vocal intonation and body language).  Now, a diagnosis of ASD includes a "level of support" from 1 to 3, with 3 describing people who need the most support.  However, describing someone as having "Level 1 autism" has not really caught on. Many people have continued to use the term "Asperger's syndrome," but even this term doesn't correlate exactly to high-functioning or mild autism.   I also talked about the signs, symptoms, treatment, brief information on the diagnosis criteria along with the different levels of autism. *ABOUT ME*: Hello! I am Aspie Answers from NZ. I have Aspergers Syndrome that's now clinically known as Autism in the DSM-5.  I do videos as an educator, advocate, and navigator on Autism and mental health from the perspective of an autistic adult young woman. Sharing my autism and mental health experiences along with taking you all on a journey with me. This channel and podcast's main aims is about raising awareness and acceptance of autism and mental health along with inclusion. Trying to change attitudes and mindset towards mental health and autism.  My social medias of where you can find me:   🔴 Facebook: https://wwww.facebook.com/Aspie.Answers 🔴 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AspieAnswers 🔴 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspieanswers   DONATE TO THE CAUSE AND FUTURE PROJECTS:  💰 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AspieAnswers    BUY MY MERCH BY VISITING HERE: https://www.spreadshirt.com/life-of-an-aspie

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