What Are the 5 Different Types of Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that primarily affects communication and social skills. Due to the range of ways autism affects development , several types and diagnoses of autism were once in use. Now, ASD is described as a spectrum that covers the scope and severity of symptoms previously considered to be different types of autism. While types of autism spectrum disorder with different names technically no longer exist, many people still use and identify with terms and diagnoses that previously represented autism “types.” This article covers the five different types of autism that were used to differentiate between developmental disorders related to autism. Exploring older classifications helps provide a better understanding of ASD and will assist you in approaching your child’s ASD diagnosis in relation to its previous classification. 1. Kanner’s Syndrome Named for Leo Kanner, one of the researchers credited with writing one of the...