Mental Health Support for autism by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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W Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a 

neurological and developmental disorder

 that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behavehat does autism do to mental health?

Children with autism can also develop mental health conditions such as Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Depression.

 Research shows that children with ASd are at higher risk for some mental health conditions than children without autism.

What kinds of support can help a person with autism?

There is a range of services and therapeutic treatments available for children and adults who have autism. These include the provision of information and advocacy, assessment, early intervention therapies, help at school, behaviour support, individual support packages, supported accommodation and respite