10 posts found in About autism (clear filter)

• Our journey to my daughter's diagnosis: Early days and different ways

  Part 1 My children are all amazing humans. They beat their own drum and dance to their own beat. In other words, they do their own thing in their own way, are all so completely different to each other and are also very different to all other equally amazing humans.…

• Anxiety and autism

  Anxiety can affect every human being at some point in their life. We have all experienced times when our pulses race, our palms get sweaty, thoughts become unclear, and we are unable to move forward for a moment in time to reach a goal. For autistic individuals however, this may…

• What to consider when thinking about disclosing your diagnosis to your employer

  For anyone who is considering whether or not to disclose a diagnosis of autism to an employer, there are bound to be a lot of questions. In this Q&A session, we deal with some of the most common questions that people with autism have when making this important decision. What…

• How can autism impact on functional skills?

  What are functional skills and why are they important? Functional skills are those that are required for daily living activities. These are the everyday tasks and routines that people undertake on a regular basis as part of domestic, school or working life. Daily living activities can include preparing meals, self-care,…

• Does autism impact on teens’ mental health?

  Mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder or OCD, are not part of the autism spectrum and should be considered as separate mental health conditions. Nevertheless, it is the case that a larger number of people on the autism spectrum will live with a mental health condition at…

• How to strengthen your family support network

  For children with autism and their families, creating and maintaining a support network can be invaluable. There are many professionals, groups and organisations who provide different levels of support services to the families of people with autism. The services you are able to access may depend on factors like age…

• Strategies for managing children who wander

  Wandering or absconding is a behaviour of concern that some children on the spectrum may engage in; however, the reasons why this behaviour occurs, and when it is likely to happen, can vary significantly. This means that in order to reduce the occurrences of wandering and the potential for a…

• How to develop self confidence in children on the autism spectrum

  Autism will likely impact on the way in which children see and interact with the world around them. However, it is important to remember that autism is experienced by different people in different ways, and while there are some traits that many children on the spectrum will share, each child’s…

• Activities and tips for enhancing a child’s attention

  Children with autism can have difficulties in focussing their attention on the people or activities around them. It might be, for instance, that they display limited interest in engaging with members of the family and other people, or only interact with others in order to have their needs met. They…

• Games and activities to develop play skills

  Social interaction is not only about engaging with other people, but also encompasses knowing how people are generally expected to (re)act in particular situations. There are a number of processes involved in any form of social interaction, including being able to note social cues, interpreting what is taking place, problem…