Living with autism
Autism is lifelong…We believe that professional care and support will give all autistic people an improved quality of life. Support…
Intervention
There is no cure for autism. Autistic people need appropriate support tailored to their needs and interventions which target specific…
Causes
We do not know much about the causes of autism. We do know that there is a strong genetic basis…
Diagnosis
Autism cannot be diagnosed through a simple blood test or examination. Instead, autism is diagnosed using observation and looking at…
Core Features
Autistic people are affected in the following main areas: Communication, Social interaction, Rigidity of thought, Sensory issues. Autistic people can have an uneven cognitive profile.…
Facts & Figures
Autism affects roughly 1.1% of the UK population. This number comes from a range of studies in children and adults.…
About Autism
Some people with autism are able to live relatively independent lives but others face additional challenges, including learning disabilities, and…