Specialist neuro-affirmative therapy for autistic children and young people, and those wondering if they might be autistic.
Specialist neuro-affirmative therapy for autistic children and young people, and those wondering if they might be autistic.
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Autism is a word used to describe a difference in the way some peoples' brains work.
Autistic people think about things differently, and experience things differently to most people.
There are some things that many autistic people experience, even though we're all different.
You do not need a diagnosis of autism to seek support. You don’t need to be autistic to want support with communication.
All support is designed for you as an individual, not your diagnosis.
This video shows me talking about what people mean when they use words like autism and being autistic.
In the video I talk about what is written on this webpage. It is here for people who prefer to watch a video rather than read.
You can choose whether to watch the video, or read the page, or both.
Here are some things that people who think in an autistic way tend to find easy:
Here are some things that people who think in an autistic way tend to find easy:
Paying attention to detail and noticing patterns.
Following your passions and learning about things you find interesting.
Being honest and straightforward with people.
Coming up with unusual and interesting ways of solving problems.
Following routines.
Here are some things that people who think in an autistic way tend to find difficult:
Working out what other people are thinking or feeling.
Understanding or guessing what other people might do, and why.
Being in places that are very loud, bright, busy or unpredictable.
Working out what to expect, especially in a new place or situation.
Feeling comfortable around others, and knowing what to say or do.
Coping when there is a change of plan.
Things I can help you feel more confident about:
Understanding yourself and what being autistic means for you.
Figuring out if you want to try to get an autism assessment.
How you and your family or school can make things easier for you.
Understanding how you communicate and how that affects you.
Supporting young children's communication development.
Practising any communication skills you want to learn more about.
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