AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

What is ASD?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects social interaction and communication. This type of Neurodevelopmental Disorder also includes restricted and repetitive behaviour patterns. However, ASD symptoms and their severity can vary in these 3 main areas.

As such, in some people the symptoms can be milder and more subtle, but in other cases the symptoms of ASD can be more severe and their language development can suffer or they may exhibit repetitive behaviours that interfere with daily life.

Symptoms of ASD

• Difficulty in day-to-day interactions
• Difficulty interpreting facial expressions and gestures
• Difficulty regulating emotions
• Unusual repetitive behaviours and a tendency to restrict interests and activities
• Hypersensitivity