Autism is a developmental disability that affects the way a person processes information. This factsheet helps parents to understand and manage a child with autism, and also provides information on where to find help.
Last updated:
16 January 2023
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What is autism?
Autism is a developmental disability that affects the way a person is able to process information. This affects your child's ability to:
- understand and use language to communicate
- interact socially
- understand and respond to activities and objects in the environment
- respond to sensory stimuli
- learn.
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Current as at: Monday 16 January 2023
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