Many autistic people are diagnosed in adulthood, often after finding that they have a lot in common with other autistic folks, or after their children are diagnosed. Here are a few signs that you may want to explore a diagnosis for yourself: You find interacting with others difficult or exhausting, or you feel like you’re […]
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These resources are designed for autistic people and their support networks who want to find out more about how radicalisation and online propaganda work; when to be concerned that they or someone they know is being radicalised; and where to go for help. Radicalisation Pathways to radicalisation Propaganda Techniques Spotting online propaganda Is this propaganda
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Talk to the child and their parents: Like every child, autistic children have their own unique strengths and challenges – find out from the child’s parents what they like and dislike, what they’re good at, and what they struggle with. Have a chat with the child about what school is like for them and what
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Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects cognitive, sensory, and social processing, changing the way people see the world and interact with others. Many autistic people may experience sensory differences, including sensory sensitivity or overload when there are many sensory factors in the environment. This is why quiet hours or low sensory sessions can be
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Executive functioning is a term for all of the mental processes that go into planning, organising, and carrying out tasks. Some conditions, like autism and ADHD, can cause executive dysfunction – finding these planning and organising processes difficult or impossible. A child with executive dysfunction might consistently forget to bring necessary things to school or
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Every autistic person is different, but many autistic people find similar sensory input overwhelming or distressing. If your child is clearly upset or frustrated and can’t tell you why, here are some things to check: Lighting levels and visual stimulation – bright light can be painful, and can make it hard to see, while lots
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Sticker communication system: This system allows you to visually represent your communication preferences. Please place the sticker on your nametag. Feel free to change your sticker throughout the event as you need. Please be sure to observe a person’s sticker before speaking to them. Red: I would prefer to not engage with people Yellow: I
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Terminology is a powerful tool. Terminology can help change attitudes towards autism and Autistic people. Terminology has an important role in empowering and supporting Autistic people in Aotearoa New Zealand. There are many different preferences in the Autistic community (Autistic people) and autism community (including family, whānau and wider support networks) for describing autism and
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