Autism is something that you were born with and will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Being autistic just means that your brain works in a different way to other people, this means that you may think and feel differently to other people.
Being autistic does not stop you from having friends or having a relationship or even getting a job, you might just need extra help with these things.
Autism is not an illness and it is no one's fault.
Some autistic people may need help and support with some things.
National Autistic Society have produced a series of free resources, including videos, to support autistic teenagers and encouraging to 'Know Yourself'.
BBC Newsround have lots of videos presented by autistic young people talking about their personal experiences. The 'my autism and me' video provides a really clear overview of autism. You will find the video about half way down the page.
