What is autism and Asperger syndrome?

The world can seem muddled with no meaning or order and unclear boundaries to people with autism and Asperger syndrome.

The severity of these disorders can vary greatly. In mild cases the person can function like other people but in severe cases they would not be able to communicate with society.

The limitations that are caused by these disorders are usually more severe in people with autism than those with Asperger, however it does not apply to all cases. As a result of the wide range of severity and symptoms, these conditions are commonly called Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). More than 580,000 people in the UK are affected by these disorders.