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When communicating with a person with ASD it is good to remember the rhyme "Say less and stress, go slow and show." This can help to keep you and the child calm.

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The exact cause of ASD is unknown, but it's thought that several complex genetic and environmental factors are involved.

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Good language skills - specific to an area of interest. Subject specific language.

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About 70% of children with ASD have a non-verbal IQ below 70. Of these, 50% have a non-verbal IQ below 50. Overall, up to 50% of people with "severe learning difficulties" have an ASD.

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People on the autistic spectrum may use non verbal ways of communicating such as crying, reaching, taking your hand to objects, using pictures and looking at the object they want.

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People on the autistic spectrum may use non verbal ways of communicating such as crying, reaching, taking your hand to objects, using pictures and looking at the object they want.

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Some individuals with ASD, struggle with a break in their routines, which can cause tantrums and outbursts or a complete shutdown

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In early infancy, some children with ASD don’t babble or use other vocal sounds.

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In early infancy, some children with ASD don't babble or use vocal sounds

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Some people with ASD have good language skills but struggle with conversational skills, such as repeating what has been said (echolalia).

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Children with ASD may also lack awareness of and interest in other children.

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Strategies in place include sign language, makaton, visual symbols (communicate in print), PEC's.

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Strategies in place include sign language, makaton, visual symbols (communicate in print), PEC's.

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1 in every 100 people in the UK are diagnosed with ASD, more boys than girls are diagnosed

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It's estimated that about 1 in every 100 people in the UK has ASD. More boys are diagnosed with the condition than girls.

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Identification of autism is usually by a multi-disciplinary diagnostic team, often including a speech and language therapist, paediatrician, psychiatrist and/or psychologist.

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Depending where the individual is on the spectrum depends on their speech abilities

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ASD is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour .

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In children with ASD, the symptoms are present before three years of age, although a diagnosis can sometimes be made after the age of three.

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Difficulty interpreting verbal and non verbal language. They have a literal understanding of language leading to issues understanding facial expressions, tone of voice, jokes and sarcasm.