There Are 8 Key Autism Terms – It's Time You Learned Them

Recent studies in the UK show that approximately 700,000 people are autistic, with many still undiagnosed. Dr. Selina Warlow from The Nook Neurodevelopmental Clinic shares a glossary of terms to help recognize autism traits, such as stimming, masking, and autistic burnout. She emphasizes the importance of awareness and diagnosis to access support resources for autistic individuals. Key traits like literal thinking, hyperfocus, and special interests are explained, along with the emerging concept of AuDHD, a combination of ASD and ADHD gaining traction in the neurodiverse community.

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