Research in the field of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) has increased almost

Research in the field of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) has increased almost exponentially in the past 30 years (Matson & LoVullo, 2009). The most frequently studied disorder in the spectrum is autism and our theoretical understanding and treatment approaches for this condition have changed considerably over this period.
Please review and discuss some of the cultural, historical, and developmental changes in autism theory and research in the last three decades.