Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, characterised by difficulties with social and communication skills. Autistic people often have focussed interests and some sensory sensitivities. Difficulties often present in early childhood, though some people are able to ‘mask’ their difficulties, meaning problems do not present until middle childhood/adolescence or into adulthood. ASD is a lifelong condition, affecting both children, adolescents and adults. Autistic people can be supported through psychoeducation, environmental changes at home, school and in the workplace and treatment of co-occuring mental health difficulties.