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Autism Spectrum Disorder

This video explains that ASD is a range of developmental disorders that also includes Asperger’s syndrome, which is caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences.

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Learning Objectives

  • Understanding and defining autism
  • Recognising and managing indicators

Teacher Video: Autism spectrum disorders

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Created by:
Neil Garrity,  
Wellbeing specialist
Neil has been working in mental health for 30 years. He is a Registered Learning Disability Nurse and Registered Mental Health Nurse, as well as being a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a Masters Degree. He initially worked in forensic psychiatry,…
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