Category: Understanding Autism

Isautismgenetic

Understanding Autism Is Autism Genetic? Research strongly suggests autism has a significant genetic basis. Twin studies show high heritability and hundreds of genes have been

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Isautismadisability

Understanding Autism Is Autism a Disability? Autism is legally recognised as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 where it has a substantial and long-term

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Isaspergersautism

Understanding Autism Is Asperger’s Syndrome Autism? Asperger’s syndrome is now considered part of the autism spectrum. Since DSM-5 in 2013 it is no longer a

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Howisautismdiagnosed

Understanding Autism How Is Autism Diagnosed? Autism is diagnosed through a clinical assessment by qualified professionals. There is no blood test or brain scan for

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Highfunctioningautism

Understanding Autism What Is High Functioning Autism? High functioning autism is an informal term describing autistic people who do not have an intellectual disability. This

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Autismvsadhd

Understanding Autism Autism vs ADHD: How to Tell the Difference Autism and ADHD share overlapping features including inattention, impulsivity and sensory differences, and they frequently

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3mainsymptomsofautism

Understanding Autism What Are the 3 Main Symptoms of Autism? Autism is characterised by three main areas: social communication differences, restricted and repetitive behaviours and

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