Faecal smearing

Children who play with poo can be incredibly challenging for parents - this resource outlines a few of the common causes for this behaviour, and some strategies to try.

Faecal smearing

Communicating with non-speaking children

Many autistic children have some level of language delay, and some will never speak. This resource outlines a few of the most frequently asked questions from parents, as well as some alternate ways to communicate with a child who doesn't speak.

Communicating with non-speaking children

Death and grieving

This resource outlines some ways in which autistic people's grief may look different, and how to help an autistic person who is grieving.

Death and Grieving

Interoception

This resource outlines what interoception is, along with strategies for helping autistic people with interoceptive difficulties.

Interoception

Appropriate relationships

Understanding the unspoken rules of different kinds of relationships can be difficult for some autistic people - this resource outlines some of the common rules that can sometimes be missed.

Appropriate Relationships

Puberty: Body changes

This resource outlines the changes that happen to your body during puberty. It can be used as a guide for parents, or as a starting resource for autistic children to learn about their bodies.

Puberty Body changes

Talking about puberty

Talking about puberty can be awkward for parents and children - this resource lists some tips for talking about puberty and body changes with your autistic child.

Talking about puberty

Proprioception

This resource outlines what proprioception is, how autism can affect proprioception, and strategies for people who struggle with proprioception.

Proprioception

Life skills: Self-care

Part of the life skills for adulthood series, this resource covers self-care and health management, including hygiene, self-responsibility, stress and emotional management, and when to see a doctor.

 

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