Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Understanding the condition
Autism is the name given to a group of developmental disabilities that affects how a person communicates, relates to others and engages with the world around them.
All individuals with autism will share certain difficulties but as it is a spectrum condition they will also differ. Autistic Spectrum disorders include High functioning Autism , Asperger’s and Pathological Avoidance Syndrome .
Some sources of further information on the spectrum of conditions:
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“My autism and me” - a short film by parents and children with autistic spectrum disorders
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The National Autistic Society provides information and support for people affected by autism and their families:
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Autistic UK is an organisation run by autistic people: autisticuk.org
Associated conditions
Please see individual ASD pages for details.
Challenges faced by students
Please see individual ASD pages for details.