Someone with autism might be over- or under-sensitive to sounds, touch, tastes, smells, light or colours. So you might see someone with autism wearing special headphones...
Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Adults and Children
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects social communication and behavior. In children, signs include delayed speech, difficulty with social cues, and repetitive behaviors. Adults may experience challenges with relationships, sensory...
Autism: Symptoms & Signs
Early symptoms and signs in babies may vary but can include lack of eye contact or decreased eye contact, being overly focused on one item, and lack of back-and-forth play. Very young children may show early symptoms like loss...
Children with special educational needs
Children progress at different rates and have different ways in which they learn best. When planning lessons, your child's teacher will take account of this by looking carefully at how they organize their lessons, classroom, books and materials...