Thousands of people are on the autism spectrum across the country - including many children. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, according to the National Autistic Society.
Autistic people may find it hard to communicate and interact with others, reports Chronicle Live. However, autism affects people in different ways. Some need little or no support, while others may need help from a parent or carer every day.
But how can a parent tell if their child may be autistic? And what help can they get? The NHS has a guide detailing the most common signs of autism in children.
