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Understand autism spectrum condition

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‘What is autism?’ on the National Autistic Society website

Click to read this definition of autism, paying close attention to the sections on ‘Social communication and social interaction challenges’, ‘Repetitive and restrictive behaviour’ and ‘Highly focused interests or hobbies.

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‘Supporting people living with autism spectrum disorder and mental health problems’ by Mind. Click to read this guide, paying close attention to ‘Section 2: Developing the social skills of people with ASD’ pages 11-22.
‘Emotional and social skills development in people with autism - Bottom up and top down approach’. Click to read this help sheet on providing opportunities for learning and skills development using bottom up and top down approaches.
‘Giving adults with autism and their families the best care and support’ by the Department for Health. Click to read this statutory guidance for Local Authorities and the NHS on the Adult Autism Strategy.
‘Positive paths to positive behaviour’. This help sheet will explain some of the principles of Positive Behavioural Support, and how we can better support individuals who experience challenging behaviour.
Take a look at Makaton as a non-verbal means of communication. Do not forget, the individual should make some attempt to make some sort of vocal response at the same time as signing or using the visual aids.
Click to learn more an alternative/augmentative communication system called PECS.
Click to find some great help sheets by Options Autism.

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