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Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: 10 Ways You Can Help

Posted on 18/02/2014 by

Asperger’s Syndrome is a form of high-functioning autism.  People with Asperger’s Syndrome and/ or high-functioning autism suffer from a ‘triad of impairments’ (social communication, social interaction and social imagination).  You can read more about Asperger’s Syndrome on the National Autistic Society‘s website. International Asperger’s Day falls each … Continue reading →

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Autism Awareness Month: April 2013

Posted on 03/04/2013 by

April is Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April was observed and celebrated across the world, from Islamabad to Ilford and Ipanema.  More than one in every 100 people is autistic and diagnostic rates are increasing … Continue reading →

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SEN Awareness Week: what is Autistic Spectrum Disorder?

Posted on 27/11/2012 by

  Did you know that autism is just one of five main types of Autistic Spectrum Disorder?  The autistic spectrum includes Asperger Syndrome, autism, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.  Autistic Spectrum Disorders are not learning difficulties … Continue reading →

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