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Introduction to autism
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Social skills

Building relationships and interacting with others can be…
All about autism
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What is autism?

In this topic we explore what autism is and how it might…
Introduction to autism
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What is autism?

An overview of what autism is and how it can affect your…
All about autism
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Autism in girls

Girls can experience autism differently from boys. Find out…
Introduction to autism
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Girls and women

Girls can experience autism differently from boys. Find out…
All about autism

Sensory differences

The world can feel very different for autistic people. In…
Introduction to autism

Sensory differences

Autistic people can experience the world differently. That…
Mental health
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Autism & mental health

Autistic people are more likely than others to have poor…
Introduction to autism

Co-existing conditions

Find out about other conditions that may be diagnosed…
Mental health
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Managing anxiety

Anxiety can affect everyone but it can be particularly hard…
Mental health
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Emotional dysregulation

Emotions can run high when you’re a teenager. Being…
Mental health
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Burnout

Being autistic can be hard work! Find out how to recognise…
Mental health
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Understanding anxiety

Autistic people are more likely than others to have poor…
Food and eating
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Food avoidance & new food

Have you ever found food and mealtimes difficult? Find out…
Food and eating
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Restricted eating

Mealtimes can be hard for autistic people. Find out why and…
Education
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Managing the school day

School can be hard enough. Autism can make it feel even…
Food and eating
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Eating disorders

It isn’t always easy to recognise the signs of an eating…
Education
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Interacting with my classmates

Why don’t my classmates understand me? Explore different…
Education
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School avoidance

Why does your child not want to go to school? Find out ways…
Education
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School support plans and EHCPs

Your EHCP is like a key that can unlock lots of support at…
Education
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SEND support & EHCPs

An EHCP is like a key that can unlock lots of support at…
Education
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School work & asking for help

Do you find school work hard sometimes? Let’s explore some…
Everyday living
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Benefits & financial support

Having an autistic child can bring additional costs to the…
Everyday living

Friendships & relationships

Other people can be confusing! Find out ways to understand…
Everyday living
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Family

Autism affects the whole family. From siblings to…
Everyday living
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Explaining autism to other people

Friends and family can be your biggest supporters. But only…
Everyday living
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Developing independence

Taking your first steps to independence can be exciting….
Everyday living
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Transitions

Taking your first steps to independence can be exciting….
Everyday living
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Growing up & transitions

Leaving school is one of the biggest steps you’ll take in…
Introduction to autism
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Communication

Some autistic children are brilliant communicators. Some…

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