3 Understanding autism

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Autism icon. This image is the silhouette of a head facing left with the brain represented by a nucleus with electrons circling it.

In this section, you will explore the following areas:

• 3.1 What is autism? [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]
• 3.2 Cognitive theories – overview
• 3.3 Communication and autism
• 3.4 Supporting communication
• 3.5 Environment
• 3.6 Sensory differences
• 3.7 Supporting autistic learners in an educational setting
• 3.8 Autism and anxiety