Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Is It?

Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong developmental disability that usually appears in early childhood impacting social skills and communication.

It is known as spectrum disorder as it manifests differently for each child and can affect child differently.

It is a complex disability that affects the way people communicate, behave or interact with others.

Children with autism spectrum disorder show signs in early infancy such as poor eye contact and difficulty in learning to speak.

Children with Autism are also sensitive towards lights, sounds, textures and taste.