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Autistic Spectrum
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Children with Autism
At eighteen months old Raun Kaufman was diagnosed with severe autism. Today, almost 40 years later, he travels the world teaching parents and professionals about a unique approach to autism treatment, which, he says, led to his complete recovery. More
Living with autism
Children with autism are not all alike. In fact they can be as different from each other as any other child. There is an ‘autistic spectrum' and children may be on different points of it. Some children have difficulties alongside their autism, which may affect their education and their overall emotional and social development. Other children may be able to learn as well as, or even better than, children of the same age who don't have autism. More
Childhood Autism
Autism is a development disorder that affects social communication and interactions. It is the most common condition in a group of disorders known as Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
Parents are usually the first to notice symptoms of autism in their child. Symptoms of autism include lack of response to other people, withdrawal from social engagements, lack of eye-contact, and difficulties interpreting social cues such as tone or facial expression. Children with autism may also be particularly sensitive to sensory stimulation and display unusual reactions.
Although Autism is a life-long condition there are various therapies and behavioural interventions which bring great improvement to the lives of many autistic children.
Our Autism section is full of advice, guidance and tips on childhood autism, and how to help your child receive the best care possible.