What is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex condition that impacts normal brain development and affects a person’s social relationships, communication, interests and behaviour.

ASD is a general term that includes the following disorders:

• Asperger’s Disorder
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder – not otherwise specified (PPD-NOS)
• Rett’s Disorder
• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Characteristics of ASD can present themselves in a wide variety of combinations, from mild to severe.