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NHS Autism Information

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a range of similar conditions, including Asperger syndrome, that affect a person's social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour. In children with ASD, the symptoms are present before three years of age, although a diagnosis can sometimes be…

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

Introduction The term Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may often be used to describe certain behaviours, such as a preference for a tidy living space or a preference for cleanliness. Often people may describe themselves as being ‘a little OCD’. This figure of speech has become…

A parents guide to supporting siblings of those with autism, by Options Autism

Introduction Having a family member with autism can place difficult demands on siblings and on the family as a whole. Understandably, in order to meet the needs of a family member with a disability, this often means that there is less time for parents to…

Transition: Autism Spectrum Team

What the Child Can Do: Take photos of people and places on visits to the new school Find key places and mark on a map E.g. dining room Practise getting changed for P.E. quickly using a timer Contribute to the Communication Passport Practise using relaxation…

Understanding Feelings and Emotions

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What is Autism NHS

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a range of similar conditions, including Asperger syndrome, that affect a person's social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour. In children with ASD, the symptoms are present before three years of age, although a diagnosis can sometimes be…
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