Autism is a lifelong developmental disability. It is part of the Autism Spectrum and is sometimes referred to as an Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. The word 'Spectrum' is used because, while all people with Autism share three main areas of difficulty, their disability will affect them in very different ways. Some are able to live relatively 'everyday' lives; others will require a lifetime of specialist support.
the three main areas of difficulty which people with Autism share are sometimes known as the 'Triad of impairments'. They are:
- difficulty with social communication
- difficulty with social interaction
- difficulty with social imagination
It can be hard to create awareness of Autism as people with the disability do not 'look' disabled: parents of children with Autism often say that other people simply think their child is naughty, while adults find that they are misunderstood.
All people with Autism can benefit from a timely diagnosis and access to appropriate services and support.
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