An autistic child or young person sees, hears and feels the world differently. There are many positive things about being autistic. Many autistic people see autism as part of who they are. Children and young people on the autistic spectrum are all wonderful and unique.

There is no ‘typical’ person with autism. Every individual with autism has their own strengths, differences and needs. They have their own life journey and their own unique story.

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