title: Autism.
abstract: Essential facts Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how individuals communicate with and relate to other people and the world around them. Autism is known as a spectrum condition because the symptoms vary from person to person and range from mild to severe. According to the National Autistic Society, autism affects around one in 100 people.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult