I was working for a while at a book factory. I was keen to get on and applied in writing for a warehouseman's job that would have involved driving a forklift truck. The hardest period for many more able autistic people is the period of early adulthood, especially entering the world of university or work. Wombell missed a year at university because of his feelings of isolation, but has managed to complete his degree. She found fitting in extremely hard and had a serious breakdown.
Autism is found in every country and in families of all racial and ethnic groups.
Emerging in early childhood, it affects as many as one in 110 children and is more common in boys than girls. Girls with the disorder tend to have more severe symptoms and lower intelligence. Everyone suffering from a condition in the autistic range has difficulty with social interaction, communication and imagination. These are generally accompanied by a narrow, repetitive range of activities. Early warning signs can include the inability of a young child to make eye contact, delayed or impaired speech, and difficulty in forming relationships.