What are Autism and Asperger Syndrome?
Autism is not one disorder. Autism is a spectrum of disorders (ASD). It is a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders that range from mild to severe. People affected by Autism and Asperger Syndrome, in general, have social problems. It is hard for them to communicate in an effective way with others. Autistic people usually have difficulty in social situations and in communication, both verbally and non-verbally. For the Autistic or people in the autism spectrum, speech abilities vary from none to above average. Their non-verbal communication skills are lacking, meaning that the people who are Autistic or in the AS (autism spectrum) don't understand gestures, facial expressions, and body language.