Autism Awareness Through Sport has been started thanks to our founder Mark’s stepson, who has severe autism and is on the high end of the spectrum. It was watching some of the challenges he faces everyday, along with the general lack of awareness or understanding for those with autism the idea was formed with his love of sport
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27% of people think that Autism only affects Children
85% of Adults with Autism are not in full time Employment
However 61% want to work
There are more than 500,000 people in England alone with Autism.
39% of people do not realise there is no cure for Autism
63% of adults with Autism do not have enough support to meet their needs
Prevalence is estimated at 1 in every 110 people
30% of people with disabilities live below the poverty line. this includes people with Autism
71% of children with Autism have a mental health problem
40% have 2 or more
The definition of autism has changed over the decades and could change in future years as we understand more. Some people feel the spectrum is too broad, arguing an autistic person with 24/7 support needs cannot be compared with a person who finds supermarket lights too bright. We often find that autistic people and their families with different support needs share many of the same challenges, whether that’s getting enough support from mental health, education and social care services or being misunderstood by people close to them. We will continue to fight to make society work for autistic people
Inappropriate Laughing or Giggling
No Fear of danger
May not want cuddling
Difficulty with noise
Difficulty with interacting
with others
may avoid eye contact can focus on what matters most - improving your game.
Apparent insensitivity to pain
May have a need
for repetitive actions
Difficulty in expressing needs - may use gestures
Albert Einstein