What is autism - National Autistic Society
WEBWhat is autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Stimming - National Autistic Society
WEBStimming or self-stimulating behaviour includes arm or hand-flapping, finger-flicking, rocking, jumping, spinning or twirling, head-banging and complex body movements. It includes the repetitive use of an object, such as flicking a rubber band or twirling a piece of string, or repetitive activities involving the senses (such as repeatedly ...
Meltdowns - National Autistic Society
WEBOur advice and guidance on meltdowns will help you understand what a meltdown is, their causes and how you can help. A meltdown is an intense response to an overwhelming situation. It happens when someone becomes completely overwhelmed by their situation and temporarily loses control of their behaviour. This page gives you an overview.
National Autistic Society
WEBWe are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Dealing with change - National Autistic Society
WEBAug 20, 2020 · Dealing with change. Many autistic people find change difficult, but there is a lot you can do to support them. Autistic people may not be comfortable with the idea of change, but may be able to cope better if they can prepare for changes in advance. Read our top tips on preparing for changes and information about common changes such as …
A guide for all audiences - National Autistic Society
WEBDistressed behaviour - a guide for all audiences. Some autistic people can display distressed behaviour. It includes what would normally be considered physically aggressive behaviour, such as slapping, biting, spitting or hair pulling, but can also include other behaviours if they are having a negative impact on the person or their family.
Self-injurious behaviour - National Autistic Society
WEBAug 20, 2020 · Self-injurious behaviour. Self-injurious behaviour is where a person physically harms themselves. It includes head banging, hand or arm biting, and scratching or pinching. Our guide explains possible causes, things you can do when it happens, and ways you can try to prevent it happening. In extreme circumstances or emergencies, call …
Criteria and tools used in an autism assessment
WEBUnderstanding the diagnostic criteria. An autism diagnosis should be based on criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) or the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11), according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Although many people …
Dealing with change - a guide for all audiences - National Autistic …
WEBShow the person photos of a new place (eg a hotel room), person (eg a new support worker) or activity (eg swimming). Make a book of photos, or a collection of images on their device, so they can look at it before and during the change. Use visual supports to show the outcome of certain activities. For example, if you are going on holiday, just ...
Social stories and comic strip conversations - National Autistic …
WEBComic strip conversations, created by Carol Gray, are simple visual representations of conversation. They can show: the things that are actually said in a conversation. how people might be feeling. what people's intentions might be. Comic strip conversations use stick figures and symbols to represent social interactions and abstract aspects of ...
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