About Autism - Some of the characteristics of autism
People with autism experience three main areas of difficulty; these are referred to the Triad of Impairments, first described in any detail by Lorna Wing and Judy Gould in the late 1970's- Social interaction
difficulty with social relationships, for example appearing aloof and indifferent to other people
- Social communication
difficulty with verbal and non-verbal communication, for example not fully understanding the meaning of the common gestures we all use, our tones of voice and our many facial expressions
- Imagination
having difficulty in the development of imaginative and interpersonal play, for example having a limited range of imaginative activities, these are often copied and acted out rigidly and repetitively
In addition to this triad, people with an autism spectrum disorder often display repetitive behavioural patterns and a strong resistance to even the most basic and simple changes in routine are often characteristic.
New Website Launch
Feb 24, 2007
Autism first are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. We hope you find the site helpful and informative, and we appreciate any feedback that you may have.
