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What is autism?

Writer's picture: Lee ElleryLee Ellery

Updated: Dec 31, 2021


What is autism?

Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them.

This section explains some of the different names for autism and related conditions, and provides information about gender, discussions about causes and current research.


National Autistic Society


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