What Is Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex biomedical condition that can affect the normal function of the gastrointestinal, immune, hepatic, endocrine and nervous systems. It impacts normal brain development leaving most individuals with communication problems, difficulty with typical social interactions and a tendancy to repeat specific patterns of behaviour. There is also a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interests. Individuals on the Autistic spectrum tend to have varying degrees and combinations of symptoms and therefore treatment needs to be specific to the individual.