What is Autism?
Autism is a difference in how a person’s brain works and experiences the world. It can affect communication, sensory experiences, learning styles, and daily life. There is not just one definition of autism. Some definitions come from medical or diagnostic systems, while others come from Autistic people and focus on lived experience and identity.
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Should I say “Autistic person” or “person with autism?”
KYACA focuses on building community and supporting Autistic people to have choice, voice, and power in their own lives. We respect that each person and family has different language preferences when it comes to autism, and we recognize that autism is experienced in many ways.
If you don’t know someone’s preference – ask!