Ego Sum: Think Differently About Autism
February 5, 2008 by Kristina Chew, PhD
Filed under Health
Ego sum: That’s my Latin translation of “I Exist,” which is the name for the second phase of the National Autistic Society’s “Think Differently About Autism campaign. The NAS is launching a campaign specifically about adults with autism because:
Autism is a lifelong condition and children with autism grow up to be adults with autism. Our survey of adults with autism and their carers found that most are isolated and ignored. A lack of recognition that autism affects adults, a lack of understanding of people’s needs, and a lack of suitable services means that most adults are prevented from realising their …read more




