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What is Autism
Autism is not one thing, or one way of being, it is a spectrum, more commonly known as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Anyone that has been diagnosed with autism will fall somewhere on this spectrum, which means that almost every single person with autism will have a different range of abilities, and a different understanding of what being autistic means to them.
At its very basic level, someone on the autism spectrum does not process the world as everyone else does. That can mean different things for different people, but there are some very common experiences that almost everyone on the autism spectrum will be able to identify with. Many find it difficult to process many sensory influences at once, such as loud music alongside eating. Some will not be able to understand vocal and facial indications of sarcasm, humour, happiness, or irritability. Many people with autism love routine, and become very stressed and anxious if that routine is disrupted. Another common factor of autism is an obsession, or many obsessions, which seem more important than anything else to that person.
Scientists are yet unsure as to how exactly autism happens. Some believe that it is a genetic factor, others believe that people can develop autism after having meningitis, and still others believe that there could be an environmental factor that we currently do not fully understand. Whatever the true cause, or causes, the fact remains that autism is not something that is "cured" – but those with autism can be given training, tools, and techniques to aid them in their day to day lives.
We don't believe that having autism is a problem: it is just a different way of seeing the world. We offer a range of services and tools that will aid someone on the autism spectrum to strengthen their confidence and learn how to process the world without stress.
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