Autism: the facts

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. There are around 700,000 on the autism spectrum in the UK – that’s more than 1 in 100. If you include their families, autism is a part of daily life for 2.8 million people. For more information, call the National Autistic Society helpline on 0808 800 4104 or visit autism.org.uk