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National Autistic Society 'You Need to Know' Campaign Launch

National Autistic Society Campaign Launch

I recently attended the launch of the 'You Need to Know' campaign by the National Autistic Society.

Research by the Society has found that there is a shocking lack of support for many children with autism who also have mental health problems. Over 70% of children with autism have a mental health problem, such as depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders, despite the fact that many of these problems are preventable. Autism is a complex disability and so when mental health problems do develop in children with the condition they are much harder to recognise, diagnose and treat without appropriate knowledge. Tragically, they are often dismissed as an unfortunate, but unavoidable side effect of having autism.

Children with autism can have good mental health just as anyone else can, and the new campaign aims to make this a reality.

 

 

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