Autism In Uk: Childhood Autism More Widespread Than Previously Thought

... The prevalence* of childhood autism and related disorders in the UK may be substantially higher than previously thought, according to an article in this week's issue of The Lancet.Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to other people. All people with autism have impaired social interactions, communication, and imagination. [click link for full article] ...