ANC Sports Edition Day 1 - What is Autism?
ANC Sports Edition Day 2 - The Recruitment Process
ANC Sports Edition Day 3 - What is ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia?
ANC Sports Edition - Day 4 - What is Mental Health and the Effects on Employees
Different Names for Autism
Autism History and Prevalence
The word “autism” comes from the Greek word “autos,” which means “self“. It has been around for as long as other humans have. But it’s new in terms of people understanding it. Autistic people are born autistic and will die autistic.
Prevalence rates are different in different countries: Over 1% in the UK and Over 2% in USA
Different names of autism
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) – (Condition isn’t great)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – (Disorder)
- Asperger Syndrome – (Hans Asperger)
- High and Low Functioning Autism – (Belittles HF and limits) LF)
- Autism
