How autism awareness and resources have developed over time

Timeline about the advancement in autism understanding and awareness.

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.

– National Autistic Society

 

Where we stand today, one in 160 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)(1).

This disorder begins in childhood and generally persists into adolescence and adulthood.

While some people with ASD can live independently, others have severe disabilities and require life- long care and support.

 

For more information about topics mentioned in the timeline:

Kanner Syndrome

The Triad of impairments

Asperger Syndrome

Autism spectrum

Autistic Adults

 

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Autistic child’s mother speaks out about difficulties faced during pandemic.

How autism awareness and resources have developed over time.