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Your bequest to the Autism Association will enable us to help West Australian children with Autism to a brighter future!
What is Autism?
Autism is a rare developmental disability which is characterised by problems in social understanding, communication and interest. These may be present to a mild, moderate or severe degree.
Surveys reveal a general incidence of about 2.5 in every 1,000 children born. Autism occurs more frequently in males. Little is known about the causes, however, growing research points to biochemical error or organic brain disorder.
Autism can be suspected in the first year of life but is not usually identified until the age of two or two and a half years. Help is often sought because of behavioural problems or language delays or abnormalities.
There is, as yet, no cure but the most promising treatment at the present time seems to be an individualised, highly structured approach designed to meet the needs of the particular child.
Further Information
If you would like to know more about the Autism Association, please contact us on
(08)9489 8900.
If you would like assistance with contacting a lawyer, we would be happy to assist you, or you may contact the Public Trustee on freecall 1800 642 777.