Learning disabilities
Autism
What is Autism?
People with autism find it hard to make sense of the world. They might find other people confusing or even scary. They might seem like they are "living in a world of their own". Because the world does not always make sense to someone with autism, they might like things always to be in the same place or at the same time and when things change they might get upset or angry. A person who has autism might have trouble with speaking and understanding words or faces. Some people with autism have a learning disability.
There is also a condition called Asperger’s syndrome which is a kind of autism. People with Asperger’s Syndrome are often clever with maths and remembering things but have problems with understanding other people.
Nobody really knows what causes autism. Doctors are still finding new ways of helping people who have autism to learn skills and live happier lives.
