Autism
For more information about Autism and the support available, see below.
What is Autism?
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how you interact with others and how you experience the world. Autism is not a learning disability or mental health condition. It is something you're born with and means that your brain has a different way of thinking, feeling, behaving and experiencing the world. It is not an illness and there is no treatment or cure, but there are means of support and ways to manage it.
Key Features of Autism:
The main signs of autism include differences in how someone communicates, reacts in situations and behaves compared to those who aren't autistic.
Every autistic person is different and many autistic people will not show all the signs of autism, or it may not be obvious. Some people learn to adapt so that their signs of autism aren't noticeable. This is called masking and it can often be exhausting or stressful for people and lead to burnout or emotional outbursts. Not all autistic people know that they're masking.
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Traits of Autism
The main signs of autism include differences in how someone communicates, reacts and behaves compared to those who aren't autistic. For more information about signs of autism, visit this page.
Diagnosis Process
If you think that you or your child may be autistic, make an appointment with your GP to find out what support is available and whether a referral for an autism assessment is appropriate. For more information about the assessment process across Humber and North Yorkshire, visit this page.
Support for Children and Young People (0-18)
Support may include therapy, practical strategies and support groups. A mix of different approaches can often work best. For more information on the support available for children and young people including support in school, visit this page.
Support for Adults (18+)
Support may include therapy, practical strategies and support groups. A mix of different approaches can often work best. For more information on the support available for adults including support in education and the workplace, visit this page.