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What is Autism?

What is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, behaviour, and sensory processing.

Autism is not an illness or disease. It is a different way of brain development.

Core Areas Affected

• Communication

• Social interaction

• Behaviour and sensory processing

• Nonverbal communication

• Verbal communication

• Social relationships

Restricted, Repetitive, or Rigid Behaviour

• Stereotyped and rigid behaviours

• Insistence on sameness

• Sensory processing impairments

Why Autism is Called a Spectrum

No two individuals with autism are the same. Each person learns, communicates, and experiences the world in their own unique way.