| Autism is a spectrum disorder and as a result of being | | | | In some schools of theory this is referred to as "high |
| one, you cannot group all autistic people into one | | | | functioning" autism. |
| category. They all have different types and severities | | | | There is also "low functioning" autism in which the |
| of autism. Autism affects their worlds differently. Just | | | | personal is severely delayed in social emotional and |
| like no two people are the same, no two sufferers of | | | | developmental areas. These children typically have an |
| autism spectrum disorders are the same. You can | | | | IQ below 80 and will most likely need assistance all |
| have a person with autism who is self sufficient and | | | | throughout their lives in order to meet their daily needs. |
| able to function at a relatively normal level or you can | | | | No matter the type of autism a child suffers from, it is |
| have an autistic individual who is completely reliant on | | | | important to remember they are just that, children. All |
| others for help with daily functioning. So what are the | | | | children need love and caring in their own ways |
| general types of autism? | | | | regardless of any disorders they may have. With the |
| Asperger's syndrome. This is a mild form of autism in | | | | proper support and care even a "low functioning" |
| which the functioning level of the individual is much the | | | | autistic child can go on to live a happy life full of |
| same as those around them. This form of autism also | | | | potential. With the love of a parent they can achieve |
| responds quite well to typical therapies and treatments. | | | | anything. |