Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the brain and can make communicating and interacting with other people difficult.

Autism is a behaviourally defined developmental disorder which appears to be caused in early development by the impact of the environment on a genetic predisposition.

Autism is treatable by means of a synergistic or multi-disciplinary, child specific approach.

There are a wide range of symptoms and signs of autism that can often be grouped in different ways.

Autism is a difficult condition to diagnose as there is no one test that can be used. Instead, after an extensive evaluation of a child's symptoms and behaviour a correct diagnosis can be made.

Autism affects approximately 1 in every 86 children and it is more common in boys, especially twins.