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This guide is to help young people to understand a parent who has or thinks they have autism. There are different types of autism. Your parent may have a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism, which are both types of autism.
What is autism?
Autism is a type of disability which affects about one out of every 100 people. People with autism find some things difficult, such as:
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telling people what they need, and how they feel
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meeting other people and making friends
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understanding what other people say and think.
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People with autism also like routines and can find it difficult when plans change. They can also be over- or under-sensitive to sounds, touch, tastes, smells, light or colours.
No two people with autism are the same. This is because they have their own personalities and experiences, and because autism affects people in different ways.
No two people with autism are the same. This is because they have their own personalities and experiences, and because autism affects people in different ways.