As a list, this is how I view Autism:
- It is a brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate, form relationships with others or respond to surroundings.
- It is unclear what causes it and best estimates say it is probably a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
- It knows no boundaries and effects people of all racial, ethnic and social backgrounds.
- It manifests in a wide range of forms with differing severity hence spectrum
- There is no medical test (e.g. blood test or diagnostic scan) that can diagnose the disorder.
- There is no cure (but early intervention can help minimise symptoms)