The only significant difference between AS and High Functioning Autism is that people with AS usually develop speech right on time while people with autism usually have speech delays.
3. People With Autism Are Different from One Another
4. There Are Dozens of Treatments for Autism - But No 'Cure'
5. There Are Many Theories on the Cause of Autism, But No Consensus
6. People Don't Grow Out of Autism
7. Families Coping with Autism Need Help and Support
8. There's No 'Best School' for a Child with Autism
Even in an ideal world, "including" a child with autism in a typical class may not be the best choice. Decisions about autistic education are generally made by a team made up of parents, teachers, administrators and therapists who know the child well.
9. There Are Many Unfounded Myths About Autism
Since every person with autism is different, however, such "always" and "never" statements simply don't hold water.
10. Autistic People Have Many Strengths and Abilities
They are also ideal candidates for many types of careers.