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    Autism

    23rd August 16

    What is Autism?

    Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them.

    Watch this video on What is Autism?, created by The National Autistic Society

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    • www.autism.org.uk – The National Autistic Society
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