About Autism - This is the definition of autism given by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. It includes a description of common autistic traits.
Autism Spectrum Disorder - This is the National Institute for Mental Health's page on autism. This page gives a definition of autism, describes some typical signs and symptoms of autism, and provides information on diagnosis and available supports.
Current diagnostic criteria for autism according to the DSM-5 - These are the criteria that medical professionals currently use to make a diagnosis of autism after giving a comprehensive psychological evaluation.
- Note: Diagnostic criteria are specifically designed to enable medical professionals to diagnose autism according to a consistent set of standards. They have not been designed to help the general public understand what autism is or how autistic people are different from non-autistic people.
ASD in DSM-5: What the Research Shows and Recommendations for Change - This document analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the changes in diagnostic criteria from the DSM-IV to the DSM-5, and proposes additional changes based upon current research.
- Note: This document was published in 2012 as a response to a preliminary draft of the diagnostic criteria while the DSM-5 was still a work in progress; it may not fully reflect the DSM-5's diagnostic criteria in their final form.
Revised Alternative Autism Criteria - This is a proposed set of diagnostic criteria designed by an autistic person to more fully encompass the diverse ways autism can present in different people.
Inclusive Autistic Traits - This is a comprehensive list designed to "include the widest possible range of autistic traits, not the minimum range of criteria needed to define autism. Instead of showing what things every autistic person will have in common ... this list intends to show you the greatest diversity you can expect to encounter among autistic people."
Atypical Autism Traits - These are traits that are common in highly verbal/literate autistic people who do not fit the typical profile of autism.
"Am I Autistic?" A Step By Step Guide - This is a blog post designed to guide people through the process of determining whether they are likely to be autistic and whether they want to pursue a professional diagnosis.
I Think I Might Be Autistic: A Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Self-Discovery for Adults - a book by Cynthia Kim
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