Autism is a developmental difference. It is also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD. People with Autism may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from other people. There is often nothing about how someone with Autism looks that sets them apart from anyone else. The abilities of people with Autism can vary significantly, and the different variations of abilities are referred to as the spectrum.

 

People with Autism often have difficulty with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with Autism may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention. These characteristics can make life very challenging. Some children and adults with ASD are fully able to perform all activities of daily living and may have gifted learning and cognitive abilities while others require substantial support to perform basic activities. We support the spectrum of possibilities!

 

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/autism-spectrum-disorder