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1 in 160 👧👦 has an #autism spectrum disorder.

🌏🌍🌎, people with autism are often subject to stigma, discrimination and human rights violations. This needs to stop! bit.ly/2HUmOjc #LeadingMinds
#Autism refers to a range of conditions characterised by some degree of:

🔻impaired social behaviour, communication & language

🔻a narrow range of interests & activities that are both unique to the individual & carried out repetitively

bit.ly/2HUmOjc #LeadingMinds
#Autism begins in childhood and tends to persist into adolescence and adulthood. In most cases the conditions are apparent during the first 5 years of life. bit.ly/2HUmOjc #LeadingMinds
These are signs of #autism in children:

🔻Difficulties & delays in early development

🔻Difficulty with verbal & non-verbal communication

🔻Difficulty with social interaction

🔻Repetitive behaviours

bit.ly/2HUmOjc #LeadingMinds
@WHOWPRO @WHOEMRO @pahowho @WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHO_Europe @DrTedros These are 5 ways to support your child with #autism.
Families and other caregivers of children with #autism should be offered information, services, referrals and practical support 👉 bit.ly/2HUmOjc
@WHOEMRO @WHOWPRO @pahowho @WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHO_Europe WHO, in consultation with experts, parents’ associations and civil society organizations, has developed a skills training programme for caregivers of children with development disorders bit.ly/32wrLEx #LeadingMinds
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