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 ...
Sensory differences - a guide for all audiences - National Autistic …
WEBSensory differences - a guide for all audiences. Processing everyday sensory information can be difficult for autistic people. Any of their senses may be over- or under-sensitive, or both, at different times. These sensory differences can affect how they feel and act, and can have a profound effect on a person’s life.
Meltdowns - a guide for all audiences - National Autistic Society
WEBA meltdown is an intense response to an overwhelming situation. It happens when someone becomes completely overwhelmed by their current situation and temporarily loses control of their behaviour. This loss of control can be expressed verbally (eg shouting, screaming, crying), physically (eg kicking, lashing out, biting) or in both ways.
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 …
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.
Visual supports - National Autistic Society
WEB15 hours ago — Visual supports can help to: provide structure and routine. encourage independence. build confidence. improve understanding. avoid frustration and anxiety. provide opportunities to interact with others. They can make communication physical and consistent, rather than fleeting and inconsistent like spoken words can be.
Communication tips - National Autistic Society
WEB15 hours ago — say less and say it slowly. use specific key words, repeating and stressing them. pause between words and phrases to give the person time to process what you’ve said, and to give them a chance to think of a response. don’t use too many questions. use less non-verbal communication (eg eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, body …
Smearing - National Autistic Society
WEBSmearing. Our advice and guidance gives some reasons an autistic person might smear their faeces, and strategies to address this. The reason an autistic person might smear their faeces could be medical, sensory or behavioural. Our guide looks at some practical strategies you can try. For more information, select from the menu above or the guide ...
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 ...