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What can I do if I think a child is on the spectrum?
Every child on the spectrum is different, and therefore the signs and characteristics of autism can vary considerably. A variety of factors contribute to this, including age, gender and cognitive ability. This can make it challenging for someone who thinks that a child might be on the spectrum, but is…
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Providing support for siblings who are not on the spectrum
Autism not only impacts an individual but also on those around the individual including siblings. While there are benefits to siblings in having a brother or sister on the spectrum, it can present challenges for the siblings of children with autism who are not on the spectrum themselves. For instance,…
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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…
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How to talk to family and friends about autism
If your child has received a diagnosis of autism, or you are an adult who has recently had a diagnosis, then there are likely to be many things that you are contending with. For some people, how you talk about autism to your family and friends can be one of…
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Top 100 autism and related terms explained
A quick guide to some of the common terms associated with autism, support services and interventions. Adjustment: A measure or action taken to assist a person to participate in the community eg education or work, on the same basis as other people. An example is an employee can sit at…
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لمحه عن التوحد في أستراليا
واحد المصادر الرئيسية للمعلومات المتعلقة بالتوحد في أستراليا هو الدراسة الاستقصائية للاعاقه والشيخوخة ومقدمي الرعاية ، التي يضطلع بها مكتب الإحصاءات الأسترالي. ويهدف هذا إلى تقديم تحليل حديث لمدي انتشار التوحد في أستراليا ، فضلا عن الطرق في...
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مرحبا بكم في الطيف
هدفنا الطيف يهدف إلى ان يكون مصدر موثوق بك ، والاجابه علي أسئلتك حول طيف التوحد. ونحن ننظر إلى ما هو التوحد وخصائصه ، وعمليه التشخيص ، والاستراتيجيات ، ويدعم والتدخلات المتاحة لمساعدتك من خلال رحله التوحد. لدينا تصنيف أكثر من 70,000 كلمات من...