What is Autism?
Autistic VIDEO Described Autism is lifelong, neuro-atypical development that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the […]
Month: May 2016
Autism Facts and History
Autism Facts and History How does autism affect children, adults and their families? The term ‘autism’ is used here to describe all diagnoses on […]
Autism Causes and Cures
What are the causes and is there a ‘cure’ of Autism? We look at the possible causes of autism and some thoughts on the concept […]
Sensory Differences
Sensory differences Many people on the autism spectrum have difficulty processing everyday sensory information. Any of the senses may be over- or under-sensitive, or both, […]
Bad Behavior Isn’t What You Think
No Child is Born Bad. Children’s bad behavior has to do with MISSING SKILLS. When the skills that have been lost are identified, the bad […]
Autism Related Disorders
Related Autism conditions Autism is often diagnosed alongside other conditions. It’s important to support people with more than one condition in a way that meets […]
Autistic Behaviors
GUIDELINES AUTISTIC BEHAVIOR People with autism or Asperger syndrome may appear to behave unusually. There will generally be a reason for this: it can be […]
Aspergers Defined
Aspergers Defined as – a form of autism – is neuro-atypical development. As soon as we meet a person we make judgements about them. From […]
PDA Pathological Demand Avoidance
What is pathological demand avoidance? Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is now considered to be part of the autism spectrum. Individuals with PDA share difficulties with […]
Mental Health
Even though mental illness can be more common for people with autism than in the general population, the mental health of people on the spectrum […]
Obsession, Routine, Repetition
Autistic Obsessions, Repetition, Routine Obsessions, repetitive behavior and routines can be a source of enjoyment for people with autism and a way of coping with […]
Autism and Gender
Gender and Autism This section explores some of the issues relating to autism and gender, including ideas about why more men and boys are diagnosed […]
Communicating to Autistics
Communication and Interaction Socializing and communicating can be challenging for many autistic people. Many really do want to make friends and form relationships but find […]
Autistic Meltdown
Meltdowns Many autistic people will experience meltdowns. You can understand autism, the person and what to do if you see someone having a meltdown. If […]
Autistic and Change
Preparing a person with autism for change A person with an ASD can find any kind of change difficult. Sometimes, changes that are apparently small […]
Redirect Behavior
Challenging Behavior Some people with autism can display challenging behavior. It includes what would normally be considered physically aggressive behavior, but can also include other […]
Organize an Autistic
Organising, Sequencing and Prioritizing an Autistic The ability to organize, sequence and prioritize helps us to plan daily activities and manage our time effectively. However, […]
Autism and Anxiety
Anxiety in autistic adults Autism and Anxiety is a real difficulty for many adults with autism or Asperger syndrome. It can affect a person […]
Autistic Health
Autistic people of every age may need more support when it comes to looking after their health. Going to the doctor can be a very […]