Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition
It’s characterized by differences in social chops, communication and geste .
This means that people with autism experience differences in the way they communicate and interact socially and in their geste .
they may be repetitious or largely concentrated( the term” defined, repetitious patterns of geste )
‘ is constantly used to describe this). People with autism also tend to witness differences in their senses that can affect the way they feel and respond to their terrain. Autism isn’t a complaint or a complaint.
Autism is also known as autism diapason complaint( ASD).’ Diapason’ refers to the wide range of characteristics, chops and capacities that different people with autism have. No two people are affected by autism in exactly the same way. Each person develops Autism else and has different support conditions. Although the core characteristics of autism can produce a variety of challenges, it’s important to fete that they can also affect unique chops and capacities.
While autism is a lifelong condition, with applicable and individualized support, children and aged grown-ups with autism can make significant progress and live fulfilling lives. Accordingly, it’s imperative that people with autism have access to specialist services that understand their conditions and are flexible in developing their chops and strengths.
How numerous people have autism in Australia?
It’s estimated that 1 in 100 people in Australia have autism.
In 2018 there were 205,200 Australians with autism, an increase of25.1 from 164,000 in 2015( Source ABS SDAC 2018 – Autism in Australia).
This means that if you have autism you aren’t alone. And, if you do not have autism, chances are you know or have known someone who does.
presently, men are3.5 times more likely to have autism than women( Source ABS SDAC 2018 – Autism in Australia).
adding frequence rates don’t inescapably mean that autism is adding . Rather, it’s likely that increased mindfulness and understanding of autism, with consequent changes in individual criteria, has led to better identification of the characteristics of autism.
PROFESSOR. DR. SYEDA TABASSUM ALAM 