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Autism is a life-long developmental disability, which affects how people act on a wide-ranging spectrum.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autistic people can have trouble with social, emotional and communication skills.

Others can find bright lights or loud noises overwhelming and stressful, or display repetitive behaviours.

Autism is not an illness or disease.

How common is it?

It is estimated that around 700,000 people, including adults and children, in the UK have an autism diagnosis.

According to a Newcastle University study published in 2021, around one in 57 (1.76 per cent) children in the UK is on the spectrum.

In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 5.4million adults, some 2.2 per cent of the population, are autistic.

People from all nationalities and cultural, religious and social backgrounds can have autism.

Rates are up to five times higher in