By Ysabel Doran
High functioning autism is a less pronounced form of classical autism---a brain function disorder characterized by delayed speech and motor skills development, lack of social interaction skills, literal language use or not understanding abstract language or humor, extreme sensitivity to textures, sounds, smells or sights, and obsessive interests in certain objects or subjects. Not all of the...
By Linda St.Cyr
The signs of mild autism often appear before the age of three. Autism is also referred to as infantile autism disorder and childhood autism. It is a developmental disorder that affects communication, behaviors, interests and social skills. Different types of autism may be diagnosed by a doctor. Some of these diagnostic categories are: Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome,...