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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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100个自闭症及相关术语解释
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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澳大利亚自闭症概况
澳大利亚关于自闭症的主要信息来源之一是澳大利亚统计局进行的残疾、老龄化和照顾者调查。其目的是提供一个最新的分析，如何流行的孤独症在澳大利亚，以及如何...
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欢迎来到频谱
我们的目的 频谱旨在成为您值得信赖的来源，回答您有关自闭症谱系的问题。我们研究什么是自闭症及其特征，诊断过程，策略，支持和干预，以帮助您度过自闭症的旅程。我们已经对7万多字的...