Autism is a term used for a number of developmental disabilities called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a life-long neurobiological disorder that affects how the person percieves and interprets their world, particularly the social environment.

The symptoms of ASD vary and can range from mild to severe, but most children on the spectrum show difficulties with:

• Social Interaction
• verbal and non verbal communication
• repetitve behaviours or limited interests