About ASD
Q & A
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There are many signs you can look out for including not responding in their name, little or no eye contact and getting very upset if they don’t like a certain taste, smell or sound. To learn more please click above.
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Common signs in adults include getting very anxious in social situations, finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on their own and finding it hard to express their feeling. To learn more please click above.
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It’s not clear what causes autism. It may be caused by genetic and environmental factors. To learn more please click above.
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Autism is not an illness there for there is no cure. To learn more please click above.
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Autism can affect people in the same family, so it may be sometimes passed on to a child by their parents. More research is needed though to understand the genetics that may play apart in autism. To learn more please click above.
Do girls as well as boys get autism?
Yes they do. Although it was thought that autistic people were mainly men and boys this is wrong. To find out more about autism in women and girls please click above.
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You can be assessed for autism through the NHS. To find out how to get diagnosed please click above.
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What is autism masking?
Autistic masking is behaviours used by people with ASD to hide or suppress signature characteristics of the disorder. To learn more about autistic masking please click above.
Where can I get autism support?
Speaking to friends and family about your or your child's disorder can help them understand how to support you. There are also charities, local and social media support groups as well as online forums. To find out more please click above.
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Is there financial support for autism?
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) can provide financial help with the extra care and supervision that a child with autism needs. People of working age with autism may be entitled to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). You may also be entitled to other benefits. Please click above for more information on benefits.