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I think we have to be cautious with our language when it comes to ASD,...as we all know, there can be a significant difference between and ASD-1 and an ASD-3, but even within these categories, there remains asymmetrical intelligences,...plural. In many cases, both statements can hold some truth. In the broader perspective, it is a neurological difference from say, a neurotypical. Within the more specific sense, each individual may have intelligence in one specific area that is above the "norm", other areas "average",...and others, below the norm. There are certain traits that make us all autistic, but individually there appears to be far more neurodiversity within our population than the neurotypical population.Some people say that Autism Spectrum Disorder is not a developmental delay, but a neurological difference, but that is confusing, because the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder includes criteria A, delays in communication, and B restricted interest and repetitive behaviors, as well as sensory issues.
It's just listed in Neurodevelopmental Disorders section in DSM-5-TR and ICD-11. Thank you, your explanation is much better!I think we have to be cautious with our language when it comes to ASD,...as we all know, there can be a significant difference between and ASD-1 and an ASD-3, but even within these categories, there remains asymmetrical intelligences,...plural. In many cases, both statements can hold some truth. In the broader perspective, it is a neurological difference from say, a neurotypical. Within the more specific sense, each individual may have intelligence in one specific area that is above the "norm", other areas "average",...and others, below the norm. There are certain traits that make us all autistic, but individually there appears to be far more neurodiversity within our population than the neurotypical population.
As others have said, that's partly the issue with putting everything into a neat little box; some peoples' box might have holes in it, or it might be stacked inside of another box. There are plenty of overlaps.
Also, the only thing that really unites us here is a set of symptoms, not really a common set of causes or catalysts