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1. www.ne-as.org.uk › news › 10-things-you-think-you10 things you think you know about autism but actually don’t...

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   • Autistic people can’t show empathy. OK so forget Sheldon Cooper for a moment and replace autistic with the word ‘humans’. Humans can sometimes find expressing empathy difficult.
   • Autism can be cured. Stand back and watch as we break the internet with this one. Well if autism was a disease – maybe it could be cured. But as it’s just the word used to describe a normal variation in human brain ‘wiring’ it can neither be ‘cut out’ or treated away.
   • Autistic people can’t make eye contact. OK so let’s be frank, looking someone straight in the face can be a challenge for anyone and for some autistic people eye contact is not just difficult, but downright painful.
   • Autistic children are naughty. Wait while we giggle at this one. The reality; ALL children can be naughty. But we think what this one is referring to is the snap judgement offered when autistic children may be struggling to deal with a situation or some kind of change in their environment.

2. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC7835189Digitally-Mediated Social Stories Support Children on the ...

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   Participants were recruited via a range of autism-related online sources including: Autism Research (website for Autism Research); the National Autistic Society (UK Autism charity); Autism Speaks (US Autism charity); ASDTech (monthly newsletter for practitioners and parents interested in technology for ASD); EPNET (a forum used mainly by ...

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4. www.autism-alliance.org.uk › news › why-we-need-toWhy we need to understand — Autism Alliance UK

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   6 days ago · Only 26% of autistic children are happy at school, and autistic children are 28 times more likely to consider or attempt suicide than non-autistic children. [iii] 77% of autistic adults reach crisis before community support is provided, often leading to family breakdown and confinement in mental health hospitals, where the average stay is 5 years.

5. autismassistant.com › blog › 20011 Social Skills Activities for Autism to Help Kids Make Friends

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   Jun 16, 2020 · 11 Social Skills Activities for Kids With Autism 1. Do Some Pretend Play. Role playing is one of the greatest ways to teach your child how to act and react in a variety of situations. You can act out any scenario, such as pretend you’re fantastical characters from their favorite book or video game.

6. ourworldandautism.com › advice › how-to-explainExplaining Autism to Kids Simply and Clearly

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   Nov 25, 2023 · Autism awareness for children not only focuses on recognizing the condition but also on embracing the diverse strengths it can bring. Discussing autism with a child can foster a sense of compassion and understanding that benefits everyone.

7. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogNew Study Sheds Light on Kids With Autism - Psychology Today

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   May 1, 2022 · Kids with autism need social support—and new research points to an opportunity to help. A recent study finds that kids with autism didn't change their talk patterns to match their...

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   Why should we talk to children about autism?

   • Respectful language is at the heart of talking to children about autism, as using person-first terms acknowledges the individuality and humanity of each person who is autistic. By demystifying this condition, we pave the path for empathy and understanding among the youth.

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   How do I get my Autism Magazine?

   • autism-approved products and recommended TV programmes and books. You can receive Your Autism magazine four times a year by becoming a member of our charity. By joining today, you’ll also receive regular email updates from us and have the opportunity to attend our AGM and join our members' Facebook group to share advice.

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   How to help a child with autism?

   • For every desired behavior that your kid does, they receive positive reinforcement. This is a very efficient method of associating a certain action with a feeling of “right”. You could give them a cookie, extra phone time, let them go to bed later, etc. Besides, autistic people react well to structure, generally speaking.

   11 Social Skills Activities for Autism That Improve Communication

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   What is your Autism Magazine?

   • Your Autism magazine is our charity’s award-winning publication, produced exclusively for our members. Each edition brings you the latest autism information from our expert team, stories from autistic people and news about our work. autism-approved products and recommended TV programmes and books.

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   Can a child on the autism spectrum get bullied?

   • Unfortunately, some social skills activities for autism can result in the child on the spectrum getting bullied. As they tend to perceive information differently than neurotypical people, they can even believe that being bullied is a good thing. At a base level, they see one of their peers giving them attention, focusing on them.

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   Do autistic children have social problems?

   • Depending on where a developmental pediatrician places your child, they could require more support, or they could be more self-reliant. Still, regardless of the exact diagnosis, there’s a fairly high chance that an autistic child will experience some degree of social difficulties.

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9. www.autism.org.uk › get-involved › membershipYour Autism Magazine - National Autistic Society

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   You can receive Your Autism magazine four times a year by becoming a member of our charity. By joining today, you’ll also receive regular email updates from us and have the opportunity to attend our AGM and join our members' Facebook group to share advice.