| Name | Autism |
| Related to/Also known as | Asperger's Syndrome |
| Symptoms of Autism |
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability, which affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them. People with autism have difficulties with everyday social interaction, with social communication (including not understanding facial expressions and tone of voice), and with imagination. This triad of impairments can occur by itself, but is often accompanied by other developmental disorders and learning disabilities. |
| Types | |
| Useful national contacts | The National Autistic Society www.nas.org.ukHelpline: 0808 800 4104 Autism Initiatives www.autisminitiatives.org/default.aspxAmbitious About Autism (for children and young people with autism) www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.ukTel. 020 8815 5444 FACT (Families of Autistic Children Together) www.factautism.org.ukAutism Concern www.autismconcern.orgHelp and Advice line: 0808 808 9090 Autism Assistance Dogs https://tinyurl.com/ybqkgqeaScottish Autism www.scottishautism.orgTel. 01259 720 044 Autism Northern Ireland www.autismni.orgTel. 028 9040 1729 Autism Cymru www.autism-cymru.orgTel: 02920 463 263 |
| News and Events |
'Autism and vaccines - there is no connection' (Autism Action, 15th February 2017) |
| Online resources | Talk About Autism (online discussion forum for children and young people) www.talkaboutautism.org.uk Your Community (National Autistic Society online discussion forum) http://community.autism.org.ukMediKidz explain Autism https://tinyurl.com/yb7hayufAutism Spectrum disorders including Asperger's syndrome (Contact a Family website) http://tinyurl.com/o3laopu |
| Our resources |
Visit our library to read Can I tell you about autism? A guide for friends, family and professionals by J. Welton and J. Telford. Or have a |
