Very good advice for how to communicate with an autistic child.
All tagged AUTISM
Useful website about Autism
A useful website with a broad range of medically reviewed information about autism.
Excellent child-friendly animation explaining what it is like to live with autism
Another video - by Amazing Things Happen - that should be shared widely within schools to help children (and adults) understand what it is like to be different. After a lovely introduction about being different, the animation then goes on to explain what it is like to be autistic. Suitable for all ages - not just children.
Asperger's described in a children's cartoon
Asperger's described in a mainstream children's cartoon. Got to be a good thing.
Make it Stop: Information overload and autism
Short film by The National Autistic Society to raise awareness of what information overload can feel like.
Incredible simulations through your neurodiverse child's eyes
An incredible set of tools - including simulators through your child's eyes - from understood.org in the US
What it is like to date someone who is autistic
An honest and fun look of what it is like to date someone with autism.
Pablo - interview with Jake one of the characters.
A children's programme with autistic characters to help everyone know what it is like to be autistic. Interview with autistic Jake who plays the lead character. Brilliant.
What is Aspergers? A video blog worth tuning in to
This young man has an entire video channel on YouTube answering a whole host of questions.
A young autistic girl and young dyslexic girl interview each other
These gorgeous young girls interview each other about what it is like to live with dyslexia and autism.
What is neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity described by a young autistic. Neurodiversity embraces differences and is an antidote to the negative stance taken by learning disabilities.
Autism in the workplace
Employers, don't miss out adding someone to your workforce who can think and feel differently than most other people.