Autism Awareness Training

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder

ASD has historically been diagnosed primarily in childhood

One diagnostic tool for ASD is called the DSM-V

ASD has genetic, environmental and neurobiological links

People with ASD have issues with social integration

Sensory Information dysfunction is often a challenge for people with ASD

ASD can be cured with training

Hypersensitivity to touch means somebody finds touch difficult

ASD is more commonly diagnosed in females

TEACCH is a common teaching modality