What is it?

ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how a person perceives and relates to the world around them. The term ‘spectrum’ is used as no two people are the same. All people with Autism share certain strengths and difficulties, but these will affect each individual in different ways.

People with Autism experience difficulties in:

• Social Communication and Interaction

• Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities

• Sensory preference and sensitivities

For more information, please visit these websites:

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/camhs/self-care/asd/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism