I have used the term “autism spectrum disorder” (ASD) throughout this book to mean anyone considered on the autism spectrum. If used, the word “autism” means autism spectrum disorder. When speaking specifically about people with Asperger’s syndrome, I have used “Asperger’s,” although I realize that the term technically no longer exists as a diagnosis. As there are more males diagnosed with ASD, I have most often used the pronoun “he.” I would ask the reader not to be put off by the third person construction, as in “the individual” or “the person.” Most resources are listed in the main text; others are in the Resources section.
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