What is autism - National Autistic Society
WEBWhat is autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Autistic fatigue and burnout - National Autistic Society
WEBAug 20, 2020 — Autistic adults. Parents and carers. Professionals. Managing sensory overload and navigating social situations can be hugely stressful. Sometimes, it takes a lot of energy just to get through the average day. Autistic fatigue and burnout happen when the pressures get too much and you end up suffering from extreme exhaustion.
Meltdowns - a guide for all audiences - National Autistic Society
WEB1 day ago — A meltdown is an intense response to an overwhelming situation. It happens when someone becomes completely overwhelmed by their current situation and temporarily loses control of their behaviour. This loss of control can be expressed verbally (eg shouting, screaming, crying), physically (eg kicking, lashing out, biting) or in both ways.
National Autistic Society
WEBWe are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Social stories and comic strip conversations - National Autistic …
WEB1 day ago — Comic strip conversations, created by Carol Gray, are simple visual representations of conversation. They can show: the things that are actually said in a conversation. how people might be feeling. what people's intentions might be. Comic strip conversations use stick figures and symbols to represent …
Communication - National Autistic Society
WEBAutism and communication. This E-learning module explores how to recognise communication differences for autistic people and which factors impact upon successful communication.
Visual supports - National Autistic Society
WEBVisual supports can help to: provide structure and routine. encourage independence. build confidence. improve understanding. avoid frustration and anxiety. provide opportunities to interact with others. They can make communication physical and consistent, rather than fleeting and inconsistent like spoken words can be.
Sensory differences - National Autistic Society
WEBAutistic people may experience sensory differences. If you are autistic, you may be over-sensitive or under-sensitive to specific sights, sounds, smells or textures. This can be a positive thing, but can also cause distress or discomfort. Here we look at some examples of sensory differences, hear autistic people's experiences, and offer ...
Criteria and tools used in an autism assessment
WEBUnderstanding the diagnostic criteria. An autism diagnosis should be based on criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) or the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11), according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Although many people (including most autistic people) do not ...
Dealing with change - a guide for all audiences - National Autistic …
WEB1 day ago — Show the person photos of a new place (eg a hotel room), person (eg a new support worker) or activity (eg swimming). Make a book of photos, or a collection of images on their device, so they can look at it before and during the change. Use visual supports to show the outcome of certain activities. For example, if you are going on holiday, just ...