Autism Awareness

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological disorder that affects how the brain functions. The exact cause of ASD is not known.

The way ASD affects an individual varies from person to person. It depends on how many symptoms a person experiences and how severe each symptom is.

A person with ASD may find it hard to connect with other people. They may:

• have difficulty communicating
• have difficulty with social situations
• repeat certain patterns of behaviour
• show interest in a limited number of activities and interests

These behaviours can happen at school, home or work.  Having ASD can greatly affect everyday activities.

Because no one person with ASD is the same treatments and therapies are based on each individual needs.

• The 2018 National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System (NASS) Report estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in 66 children in Canada. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls.