My job

I work in a secondary school with tenagers from 11 to 18 years old who have autism,down syndrome,etc,it is a very rewarding job,as everyday is a different chalenge,and I love what I do.About Autism,Autism is a lifelong developmental disability.It is part of the autism spectrum and is sometimes referred to as an autism spectrum disorder,or an ASD.The word 'spectrum' is used becouse,while all people with autism share three main areas of difficulty,their condition will affect them in very different ways.Some are able to live relatively 'everyday'lives,others will require a lifetime of specialist support.The three main areas of difficulty wich all people with autism share are sometimes known as the 'triad of impairments',they are:
Difficulty with social communication
Difficulty with social interaction
Difficulty with social imagination

There's much more information about autism and other special needs on many web sites in the internet.