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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › autismHow to help your autistic child with day-to-day life - NHS

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   difficulty identifying, understanding or managing their feelings. a noisy or brightly coloured place – it might help to take your child to a calmer place, such as another room. If your child is often anxious, ask your GP about therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which may help.

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3. www.autism.org.uk › advice-and-guidance › topicsMaking friends - supporting your autistic child

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   • Autism and Social Interaction
   • Teaching Social Skills
   • Practical Ideas For Developing Different Social Skills at Home
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   The characteristics of autism vary from one person to another, but in order for a diagnosis to be made, a person will usually be assessed as having, along with other issues, persistent and significant difficulties with social interaction and social communication.

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   1. reduce social stressors or triggers where possible 2. start with the basics, and progress in stages 3. practise any new social skillswith your child in a number of different places, and with different people. Autistic children can find it hard to apply new skills in different contexts. 4. link skills to real tangible situations, refer to examples, and use people's names. 5. ask school staff, or others involved with your child, what particular social difficulties they have observed your chi...

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   Understanding emotions

   Many autistic children will have an emotional vocabulary of happy, sad and angry. Start with those and then branch out to other feelings such as surprised, confused. Children on the autism spectrum often respond to tangible concepts, so once you've come up with a list of feelings, you could categorise and colour code the list. Write negative feelings in red and positive ones in green. This concept is used in Comic Strip ConversationsTM but it can be done with a list of words too. As their und...

   Entering games/situations

   Make sure your child actually knows what a 'game' is. It is important they understand that in many games there will be a winner and a loser. Many autistic children will not understand this unless it is discussed with them first. After establishing observational skills, teach your child how to choose children who might be compatible playmates with similar interests. For example, if your child wants to talk about football – choose a child playing football, rather than a child who is reading a b...

   Theory of mind

   Autistic children can find it difficult to understand how others may be feeling and that their beliefs, interests and experiences may be different to their own. This is where a lot of children can face conflict and may behave inappropriately. Many autistic people can struggle with others coming to different conclusions or 'agreeing to disagree'. It may not be possible to teach your child to actually understand another person's point of view – the main goal early on is to get them to recognise...

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   Talk to the community

   Visit the autism services directoryto look for social clubs and activities in your area

   If you live in Northern Ireland, find out about our Socialeyes learning resource.

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4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › autismHelp for families of autistic people - NHS

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   Help for families of autistic people. How autism can affect you and your family. Having an autistic child can put a lot of strain on you and your family. You might need to spend a lot of time helping your child get the support they need. This can be very stressful and exhausting.

5. www.wellchild.org.uk › get-support › information-hubOrganisations and resources for families with an autistic child

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   Use this page to find resources and organisations that can help families with an autistic child. There are lots of UK charities and peer to peer support groups who can support autistic children and their families.

6. www.nhs.uk › conditions › autismHow to help with your autistic child's behaviour - NHS

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   Many autistic children use a set of behaviours to help them manage their emotions and make sense of their environment. Sometimes they're done for enjoyment. Some things that can be linked to these behaviours include: being over- or under-sensitive to things like bright lights, noises, touch or pain.

7. exceptionallives.org › guides › how-to-support-yourHow to support your autistic child at home | Exceptional Lives

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   Wondering how to support an autistic child at home? Learn some ways to adapt their environment and nurture their emotional health. Reviewed by Sara Waldecker, Community Coordinator at Neuroclastic. If your child is autistic, or if you think they might be, you may be wondering how you can support their development and emotional health.

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   How can I support my autistic child?

   • Besides adjusting the environment, here are some other ways to support your child. This is one of the most important ways to take care of your child, and of course it’s not unique to autistic children. Kids learn by playing. When you play together, you model social behavior like turn-taking, problem-solving, and self-regulation.

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   How can I Help my autistic child communicate?

   • Explore tools like picture schedules, communication boards, or speech output devices. All children need ways to communicate with the people around them, and some may need to use different methods. Many autistic kids have some anxiety in social situations. They usually know that they seem “different” to others, and this can be intimidating.

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   Where can I support my autistic child in the UK?

   • There are lots of UK charities and peer to peer support groups who can support autistic children and their families. Some of the articles on WellChild’s information Hub may also be relevant to you if you have an autistic child who has serious health needs. The National Autistic Society are one of the leading autism support organisations in the UK.

   Organisations and resources for families with an autistic child

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   How can I Help my autistic child cope with unstructured times?

   • You can help with this by: suggesting things your child’s school can do to support your child during unstructured times, as these can be harder for autistic children to cope with. looking for social groups and leisure activities in your local community that are more autism-friendly.

   Making friends - supporting your autistic child - National Autistic Society

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   What should I do if my child is autistic?

   • For autistic kids, these changes may help you decide what kind of support they need. It might be a good idea to start keeping a record of your child’s habits and developmental growth. This can help when the doctor or therapist asks you if a certain behavior is new, or when your child started doing a certain thing (like flapping their hands).

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   How can I support my autistic teen at home?

   • There are also many ways you can support your autistic teen at home. Be supportive. Make sure they know that there is nothing “wrong” with them (despite what they may hear or sense from others). Autism is part of who they are. It’s not wrong and it’s not their “fault”. They are unique, and all people should feel good about their unique qualities

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9. www2.hse.ie › conditions › autismHow to help your autistic child with day-to-day life - HSE.ie

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   3 days ago · a noisy or brightly coloured place - it may help to take your child to a calmer place, such as another room; If your child is often anxious, speak to your GP or CDNT. They may refer you to a counsellor or therapist with experience of autism. Anxiety - tips and self-help. Helping with your child's behaviour. Some autistic children have ...