* What to do if you think your child is autistic * How to understand and support your child at school and at home * Mental health and autism * The differences between autistic girls and boys 'It is incredibly useful and informative, full of new research and interviews that put right an ...
ChildScreeningAfter about two centuries from the famous monograph written by Jean-Marc Gaspard (French physician) and about six decades after the first descriptions of autism published by Dr. Leo Kanner, autistic children have a yet unexplored, strange world full of mysteries not only for the ...
Seeing your child graduate from high school is exciting. With diploma in hand, they’re ready to take the next step into young adulthood. And while many have already chosen their preferred university and been accepted, others may still be wondering if going to college is right for them, espe...
bricks. they have done so since they were a young child. they’re autistic, and like many other autistic children, it takes them longer to open up and form relationships with others. that started to change when they discovered brick club. brick club is a social initiative, part of the ...
For most young couples with an autistic child, one of the most difficult tasks is to keep the child motivated. The language barrier makes it difficult for couples to communicate with the child. Although some of them are highly intellectual, others are slower. With these cases, you can use ...
How can the internet be a positive tool for autistic children and young people? The internet is a fantastic tool for all people to find connections, express themselves and learn about the world. It also offers a range of positive experiences and tools for autistic people: ...
Sudden change is never easy and often bewildering, but for young people on the autistic spectrum, it is especially difficult to navigate – and sometimes distressing. The coronavirus spread has resulted in unavoidable change, leading to the closure of many schools and community settings, with ...
Stone suggests parents of autistic children compile notebooks with drawings and photos to help their classmates understand their unique wants and needs. For example, dedicate pages to your child's likes and dislikes, their triggers and how they're likely to react (e.g. run away when they hear...
, on the other hand, may talk nonstop. they're more likely to interrupt when someone else is speaking or butt in and try to monopolize a conversation. also, consider the subject. some kids with autism can talk for hours about a topic that they're interested in. a child with autism...
But there are ways to make Bonfire Night a positive experience for children with autism. The tips have been put together by the National Autistic Society, with the help of its Facebook group members. Plan well in advance by creating a countdown calendar so your child can understand when Bo...