02/04/2025
World Autism Day 2025 ππ
What is autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - its medical name is the name for a range of conditions which affect how a person communicates and interacts with the world around them, as well as their interests and behaviour.
It's not a disease or an illness, but a condition that somebody is born with. People who are born with, autism have it all of their lives. Some to call it autism spectrum condition e preter ASD
You cannot tell that somebody is autistic by looking at them
It is estimated that about one in every 100 people in the UK is autistic, with more boys than girls diagnosed with the condition
When we wear blue, its not only about keeping that conversation going about autism its also about making sure that those with autism and their families don't feel alone
It's a time dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding and celebrating the diversity in the autism spectrum