What is Autism Spectrum Condition?
Autism Spectrum Condition is a condition which affects the way a person communicates and relates to others.
This is how the National Autistic Society describes it:
‘As soon as we meet a person we make judgements about them. Just by looking we can guess their age or status, and by the expression on their face or the tone of their voice we can tell immediately if they are happy, angry or sad, and respond accordingly. Not everyone has this natural ability. People with Asperger Syndrome find it more difficult to read the signals which most of us take for granted. As a result they find it more difficult to communicate and interact with others. (www.autism.org.uk)'
Someone with an Autism Spectrum Condition can encounter problems in a wide range of social situations.
Autism Spectrum Condition is a life long condition and should be seen as a way the brain is wired. Although the condition can pose challenges it also comes with gifts. Having a diagnosis often makes it easier for the person as well as their family, friends and colleagues, to better understand and manage the particular challenges and gifts the condition brings.
This is how the National Autistic Society describes it:
‘As soon as we meet a person we make judgements about them. Just by looking we can guess their age or status, and by the expression on their face or the tone of their voice we can tell immediately if they are happy, angry or sad, and respond accordingly. Not everyone has this natural ability. People with Asperger Syndrome find it more difficult to read the signals which most of us take for granted. As a result they find it more difficult to communicate and interact with others. (www.autism.org.uk)'
Someone with an Autism Spectrum Condition can encounter problems in a wide range of social situations.
Autism Spectrum Condition is a life long condition and should be seen as a way the brain is wired. Although the condition can pose challenges it also comes with gifts. Having a diagnosis often makes it easier for the person as well as their family, friends and colleagues, to better understand and manage the particular challenges and gifts the condition brings.