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• Using interests to engage an autistic individual

  Individuals on the autism spectrum may have the most success when they are engaged in something that they have an interest in.   An autistic person may struggle with staying engaged and focused on tasks or activities if they are not of interest to them, especially if these tasks appear visually…

• 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 creating an inclusive learning environment

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• 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…

• Tackling Toilet training for children with autism

  For children with autism, toilet training may require a range of strategies. Toileting is a daily living activity that can be challenging for children on the spectrum to learn and to become confident with, but there are a range of ways in which parents and carers can help children to…

• 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…

• How to teach personal space and boundaries

  Children with autism can sometimes have difficulty understanding the concepts of physical space and personal boundaries, both as it relates to them and to other people. It is nevertheless important that children on the spectrum understand and feel comfortable about their own bodies. Likewise, it is beneficial if they have…

• 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…