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What is the 'autism spectrum'?
The autism spectrum is not a single line from “more” to “less” autistic. It's more like an audio mixer with multiple channels, each representing different traits and characteristics.
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Autistic people share the same categories of traits: (1) sensory differences, (2) social/communication differences, (3) repetitive behaviors, and (4) processing differences. Each category presents itself to a different degree. Use the sliders to get a feel for it.