Autism - Description & Background

Mirus is running a 2 day workshop entitled Visual Support Strategies for Adults with Autism.
The next Workshop is being held on the 29th and 30th January 2009.
There are a couple of dates and places are still available. Please see our Special Events page for more information.

Fact: Over 500,000 people in the UK have Autistic Spectrum Disorder, or autism.

Autism is fast becoming a household word with lots of mystery and misconceptions around its meaning and understanding regarding what it actually is. Select from the list of headings below to find out more about autism:

What is Autism? ››

What Causes Autism? ››

The History of Autism ››

The Triad of Impairments ››

The Continuum ››

Sensory Issues ››

Approaches ››

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