My Life With Autism

<p>A Personal Autobiography of my childhood and adult experiences of living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and my difficulties with Social Skills. I was diagnosed with Mild Autism 13 years ago at the age of 40 by Tanya Breen an ASD Specialist and Psychologist based in Hamilton in New Zealand.</p><p> </p><p>Autism which is in the DSMV (Diagnostical and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association) is a Neuro-Developmental 'difference' that is more common amongst boys than girls. It affects 1 in every 32 babies born globally and ranges from mild to severe. The symptoms of autism include: Problems with Communication and Imagination Social Skills Repetitive Interests/Behaviour and Sensory Issues difficulty with making sense of the world literal interpretation with language.</p>