The firstborn of Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez is autistic, but the Spanish full-back credits his mother for his flowing locks, which have now become a part of his identity
Despite these early indicators, misconceptions and stigma continue to delay help-seeking among families, often affecting outcomes in the crucial early years
Scientists found that autism can be characterised by repetitive behaviour, special interests and perception-based behaviour, and not only by social factors as emphasised in the DSM-5