Resource 7 | MK Autism

I think my child is autistic

If you have suspicions that your child is developing differently there is nothing wrong with wanting to double check. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Information from the NHS about Autism

A guide that can help if you or someone you care about is autistic or might be autistic. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Signs of autism in children

Autism in Young Children (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

What is autism – National Autistic Society

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Inside Our Autistic Minds – 1

Chris helps an autistic comedian reveal to her mum whats really going on inside her head and gives a non-speaking autistic man the chance to take his message to the world. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Inside Our Autistic Minds – 2

Chris helps an autistic football fan explain to his friends why change can be disastrous and a rapper, hypersensitive to noise, reveal to his classmates how overwhelming life can be. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Inside Our Autistic Minds

Chris Packham explores the lives of autistic people across the country. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Demystifying autism and overstimulation

Inside Our Autistic Minds with Chris Packham (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Autistic people need to be heard in this world

Inside Our Autistic Minds with Chris Packham (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Newly diagnosed with autism?

Things to do to help you (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Where to get Autism Support

Find out where to get support if you or your child are autistic, such as charities and your council (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Videos to help explain a range of conditions.

These are for you to watch in your own time, at your own pace, as many times as is helpful and supportive for you. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Strategies and interventions

Range of approaches that can support autistic people to reach their full potential. ? (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Transitions

Advice about strategies and support related to moving between different stages of life, such as school, college and work (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Communication

Advice, quick tips, and visual tools to support autistic people with communication. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Catatonia

Catatonia is a rare disorder which affects a person’s ability to move, speak or respond. If severe, it can lead to life-threatening issues with eating and breathing. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Criminal Justice

Guidance on how to make the Criminal Justice System experience better for autistic people and their families. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Dealing with bullying

Why autistic students are more likely to be bullied, how you can help, and at cyberbullying. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Communication, including non verbal

Understanding and developing communication (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Understanding and developing communication

Communication happens when one person sends a message to another person. This can be verbally or non-verbally. Interaction happens when two people respond to one another – two-way communication.? (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

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