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Most parents and carers need more support
- Most parents and carers need more support at some point. This support can be from family, friends or support groups. Some might feel overwhelmed or ashamed at asking for help but there are lots of support networks out there ready to support people when they are looking for information, advice, guidance and emotional support.
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get advice from other parents of autistic children or autistic adults – find out where to get support. listen to other parents' stories – you can search online for blogs, videos and books. ask your local council for a carer's assessment – you might be able to get extra support and financial benefits
Feb 20, 2024 · Autistic people can excel as parents, with some traits of autism (like their ability to focus or research) offering them advantages. Some studies have shown that autistic parents of autistic children, in particular, feel confident about their role and don't feel the need for support from healthcare providers or the community.
For some family members, it can be difficult to know how to support their autistic family member or partner. In these guides, we offer some helpful advice, tips, and resources for autistic people, their parents/carers, siblings, or children.
As a grandparent of an autistic person, you may find that you need to support your child with their family life. You may be the one that notices your grandchild isn’t developing typically, and be the first to broach the subject of autism.
All autistic children are individual and have different needs. Your needs as a parent will also vary depending on a range of factors, such as how much money you have, whereabouts you live, how supportive your friends and family are and how many children you have.
Jun 24, 2024 · Autism is legally recognised as a disability. This gives autistic people protection under the Equality Act (2010). This means that schools and employers are required to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to ensure autistic people are supported in their environment and able to learn or work. Learn more about the Equality Act (2010)
The National Autistic Society has several specialist helplines which might be able to offer you support, covering education rights, transition support, educational tribunal support, school exclusions, autism inpatient mental health services and a parent-to-parent emotional support helpline.
