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This section of the website contains information about autism spectrum disorders – also known as ASDs, autism spectrum conditions or pervasive developmental disorders – and the different sub-types.

People on the autism spectrum have difficulties with social interactions, social communication, and imagination – sometimes known as the triad of impairments. They also demonstrate a narrow, repetitive range of interests and behaviours.

There are four main sub-types of autism spectrum disorder

Rett syndrome is no longer considered to be a sub-type of autism, although individuals with Rett syndrome may display autistic-like symptoms.

The term ‘autism’ is sometimes used interchangeably with the term ‘autism spectrum disorders’ to mean any or all of the different forms of ASD.

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