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:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- 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.
