Types of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)Communication is the key to so much in the world. Even those of us who have difficulty with social skills would acknowledge that…Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
Explaining autism to a diagnosed childReceiving a diagnosis of autism for your child can bring a range of emotions. Perhaps relief, that what you thought was the case has now…Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
Financial support for autistic adults in the UKOur world is not designed for autistic people. This means that many autistic people need adjustments, accommodations, and support in order…Oct 28, 2021Oct 28, 2021
Teaching a non-verbal autistic child to readIf your child is slow to learn to speak, it can be a worry on many levels. However, there is plenty of hope, and there are plenty of…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
Simple autism communication StrategiesOne of the great joys of parenthood can be communicating with your child. The moments when it first becomes clear that they understand…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
Communicating with non verbal autistic adultsOur lives revolve around communication. Most of us first learn to speak through listening and repetition. However, some autistic adults are…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
What not to do with an autistic childRaising any child is difficult to do well. But if your child is autistic and you are not, you may find it even harder to understand their…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
How to talk to and properly communicate with an autistic childAutistic children are different. Not better or worse than other children, simply different. Their brains work differently, and consequently…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
Understanding and supporting autistic behaviours in childrenOne of the most challenging aspects of parenting an autistic child can be responding to some of their behaviours. Your autistic child may…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
Sensory activities to help autistic children with communicationAutistic people, including children, sense the world around them differently. In some areas, autistic children may be hypersensitive…Oct 27, 2021Oct 27, 2021
