Category: Understanding Autism

Whatisautism

Understanding Autism What Is Autism? Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition affecting how people communicate, interact socially and experience the world. Around 1 in 100

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Whatcausesautism

Understanding Autism What Causes Autism? Autism is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. No single cause has been identified and vaccines do

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Stimminginautism

Understanding Autism What Is Stimming in Autism and Why Does It Happen? Stimming refers to repetitive self-stimulatory behaviours such as hand-flapping, rocking or humming. Most

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Signsofautismintoddlers

Understanding Autism What Are the Signs of Autism in Toddlers? Signs of autism can be visible in toddlers from around 12 to 18 months. These

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Signsofautismingirls

Understanding Autism What Are the Signs of Autism in Girls? Autism in girls and women often presents differently from the profile described in research that

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Signsofautisminchildren

Understanding Autism What Are the Signs of Autism in Children? Signs of autism in children include differences in social communication, sensory sensitivities and repetitive behaviours.

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Signsofautisminadults

Understanding Autism What Are the Signs of Autism in Adults? Many adults receive an autism diagnosis later in life, often after years of struggling with

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Sensorysensitivitiesinautism

Understanding Autism What Are Sensory Sensitivities in Autism? Most autistic people experience sensory differences, being either over-sensitive or under-sensitive to sensory input. These differences affect

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Maskinginautism

Understanding Autism What Is Masking in Autism? Masking in autism means suppressing or hiding autistic traits to fit in with neurotypical social norms. Most autistic

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Levelsofautism

Understanding Autism What Are the Levels of Autism on the Spectrum? DSM-5 introduced three levels of autism based on the degree of support required. This

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