Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others.
Autism affects people in different ways. But most autistic people see, hear and experience the world differently from people without autism.
Autistic people may be given a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or Asperger syndrome.
It’s estimated about 1 in every 100 people in the UK is autistic. More boys and men are diagnosed with autism than girls and women.
