What is Autism?

Autism is sometimes called ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). It may also be referred to as ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition).

Children with Autism have difficulties with their:

• Communication and their social interaction and may only have interest in a very few activities, so it can be very difficult to get them to show interest in other things.
   
• Sensory difficulties such as reactions to sounds, lights, foods and textures are often also a problem for the child/young person with Autism and they may display unusual movements with their hands or their whole bodies.
   
• Children/young people with Autism may have obsessions with routines, activities or objects.