Empowering Children with Autism | Autism-Arena Education Trust

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that affects how people communicate, learn, behave, and interact with others. It's a developmental disorder that's related to brain development.Being autistic does not mean you have an illness or disease. It means your brain works in a different way from other people. It's something you're born with. Signs of autism might be noticed when you're very young, or not until you're older. If you're autistic, you're autistic your whole life. Autism is not a medical condition with treatments or a "cure". But some people need support to help them with certain things.

Signs of autism in young children include:

  • Avoiding eye contact
  • Not smiling when you smile at them
  • Getting very upset if they do not like a certain taste, smell or sound
  • Repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, flicking their fingers or rocking their body
  • Difficulty communicating or interacting with others
  • Sensitivity to bright lights or loud noises
  • Repeating the same phrases
  • ASD can be diagnosed at any age, but symptoms usually appear in the first two years of life
  • There's no cure for autism, but treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life
  • Treatments can include psychosocial interventions to improve communication and social skills
  • The abilities and needs of people with autism vary, and can change over time
  • Some people with autism can live independently, while others may need lifelong care and support
  • The abilities and needs of people with autism vary, and can change over time
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  • ASD can be diagnosed at any age, but symptoms usually appear in the first two years of life
  • There's no cure for autism, but treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life
  • Treatments can include psychosocial interventions to improve communication and social skills
  • The abilities and needs of people with autism vary, and can change over time
  • Some people with autism can live independently, while others may need lifelong care and support
  • The abilities and needs of people with autism vary, and can change over time