Mild autism is unofficially used to describe level 1 autism, or high-functioning autism. People with mild autism might not get diagnosed until adolescence or adulthood because their traits are subtle.

Autistic children with mild to moderate developmental delay will no longer be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from mid-2027. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci ...

Should people with autism and very high needs have a separate diagnosis? Takeaways from AP's report - As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism i ...

Children with mild autism will not need a diagnosis to access the Thriving Kids scheme when Labor’s alternative to the NDIS ...

Most new cases reflect mild or no significant impairment. Moderate and severe cases have declined. Adam Omary is a ...

With a push for a new 'profound autism' diagnosis, advocates argue for tailored support for those needing constant care. While expanding awareness, this shift raises concerns about breadth in autism ...

Having cared for children in my practice for over 25 years, I have found a grand disparity between how we profess to safeguard our children’s future and how we actually care for them. Cliches like ...

New services will move children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism off the NDIS. Here’s what you need to know ...

A 2024 study of autism screening included an important finding: Pediatric clinicians who use a standardized screening tool are more likely to flag toddlers as potentially autistic. However, the ...