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ABOUT AUTISM

Autism is viewed as a spectrum and like all people, autistic people have their
own strengths and weaknesses. The condition impairs an individual’s natural
instinct to communicate and form relationships. The autistic person can
sometimes withdraw into a world of his or her own.

The degree to which each person is affected varies, but the following
characteristics are common:

difficulty with social relationships   ♦   difficulty with verbal and non verbal
communication   ♦   lack of imaginative play   ♦   resistance to change in
routines   ♦   repetitive behaviour   ♦   sensory impairment

People on the autism spectrum may experience difficulties in engaging with
others or coping with day-to-day interactions. They may have repetitive and
limited patterns of behaviour and a strong resistance to changes in familiar
surroundings and routines. At its most profound, autistic individuals may be
disruptive or unpredictable. They may never acquire spoken language, require
constant 24-hour care and may be perceived to be living in a world of their own.

Studies indicate that autism is more prevalent than many people think and that
around 700,000 people in the UK may be on the autism spectrum – that’s more than
1 in 100(1). Together with their families they make up around 2.8 million people
whose lives are affected by autism. In a 2017 study, Loomes and other
researchers analysed existing prevalence studies and found that the
male-to-female ratio was nearer 3:1 than 4:1 as previously acknowledged.(2)

‘The lifetime cost for someone with high-functioning autism was found to be £3.1
million and £4.6 million for someone with low-functioning autism’.  (Knapp, M,
Romeo, R & Beecham, J (2007), The Economic Consequences of Autism in the UK,
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, London).  Dr Andrew McCulloch,
Chief Executive of the Foundation, said: “These figures illustrate the real cost
of autism and give serious weight to the argument that more resources are needed
to intervene early and effectively in the lives of those who are affected by the
condition…..Early intervention would help individuals with autism and their
families experience a better quality of life and reduce the high costs incurred
in later years, saving public money.”

Jigsaw Trust is focused on improving outcomes and increase independence by
delivering and promoting excellence in autism education both within the formal
school years and into young adulthood and beyond.

(1) The NHS Information Centre, Community and Mental Health Team, Brugha, T. et
al (2012). Estimating the prevalence of autism spectrum conditions in adults:
extending the 2007 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey. Leeds: NHS Information
Centre for Health and Social Care
(2) Loomes R, Hull L, Mandy WPL, What is the Male-to-Female Ratio in Autism
Spectrum Disorder? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Journal of the
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2017), doi:
10.1016/j.jaac.2017.03.013.

 

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Jigsaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Jigsaw School is a member of: National Autistic Society, NASEN and National
Association of Special Schools (NASS)

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(0208 551 7200)

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