Individuals with autistic disorder vary enormously but most will find it hard to cope with other people, to work or to function independently.
Realistically, the majority of children with autistic disorder can be expected to continue to need some degree of assistance as adults.
In severe form the condition may require intensive, specialised, life long care and support.
Without timely and informed help and support there can be potentially devastating outcomes for people with autistic disorder and those around them.