ASD affects more males than females and it is estimated that one person in every hundred has ASD. ASD can be diagnosed by the age of three, although some children are diagnosed earlier and some people may not receive diagnosis until their adult life. There is no known cure, but with appropriate education and support people with ASD can be helped to live their lives with as much dignity and independence as possible.

This journey starts with early identification and intervention and it is critical that the following CORE areas are understood and receive specific targeted intervention:-

Impaired Communication

Impaired Social Skills

Impairments in Imagination

Sensory Difficulties in Children

Autism NI also provides a range of awareness and specialist training opportunities for professionals and carers. Please check out our Opportunities to Learn section on this website. Other resources are available free from Autism NI including the Keyhole Booklet for children & Rainbow Kit for Early Years, so please visit Our Publications section on our website.