Awareness, understanding, action

Today, April 2, we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. Every year, national governments, health authorities and autism organisations hold events to raise awareness about people who are on the autism spectrum. Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are general terms for a group of highly complex neurological conditions that cause, to varying degrees, difficulties in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and repetitive behaviours. The name "spectrum disorders" stems from the fact that these disorders manifest in each person differently. ASD affects millions of... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.

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