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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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Fornire supporto ai fratelli e alle sorelle che non fanno parte dello spettro.
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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Come parlare di autismo a familiari e amici
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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Un profilo di autismo in Australia
Una delle principali fonti di informazione sull'autismo in Australia è il Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC), condotto dall'Australian Bureau of Statistics. Questo mira a fornire un'analisi aggiornata di come l'autismo prevalente è in Australia, così come i modi in.....
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Benvenuti a The Spectrum
Il nostro scopo The Spectrum mira ad essere la vostra fonte di fiducia, rispondendo alle vostre domande sullo spettro dell'autismo. Guardiamo cos'è l'autismo e le sue caratteristiche, il processo diagnostico, le strategie, i supporti e gli interventi disponibili per aiutarvi attraverso il viaggio dell'autismo. Abbiamo classificato le oltre 70.000 parole di.....