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How Do You Explain Autism to a Child Without Autism?

In this guide, we considered how to best explain autism to children who do not have autism, what the best strategies are for difficult situations of ...

Autism: Overview - Canada.ca

Autism (also known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Autistic people may: ... Autistic people may ...

What the Autism Spectrum Really Means | Northwestern Medicine

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), formerly known as “autism,” is the official diagnosis and umbrella term for developmental disorders previously diagnosed ...

Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder) - ASHA

Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder) · About Autism; Signs and Symptoms of Autism · genetic differences; · understanding and using gestures like pointing or waving; ...

Autism Explained - YouTube

Videos · What do non-speaking autistic people have to say? (panel discussion on non-verbal communication) · My life with Aspergers: 24 years after diagnosis - ...

WHAT IS AUTISM? • NEUROQUEER

Autism is a developmental phenomenon, meaning that it begins in utero and has a pervasive influence on development, on multiple levels, throughout the lifespan.

Autism 101 | The Transmitter: Neuroscience News and Perspectives

The signaling imbalance theory of autism, explained ... The signaling imbalance theory holds that the brains of autistic people are hyper-excitable because of ...

The Autism Blog - Seattle Children's

4.24.24 | We talk about an autism spectrum because the signs and symptoms of autism fall within a range, or spectrum. Autistic people can experience these ...

Training and consultancy | Ambitious about Autism

Our training courses · gain an increased understanding of autism · learn how to work more confidently with autistic young people · learn more about approaches and ...

Understanding Autism Archive

Browse this section for tips on important aspects about understanding autism. Discover how we can all effect change to empower autistic people.

Autism - Definition and Signs - UNC Autism Research Center

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges.

Introducing Your Child to His or Her Diagnosis of Autism

It is important that the process of explaining an autism spectrum diagnosis to a child is individualized and meaningful to them. As you begin, it can be ...

Autism spectrum disorder: Video, Causes, & Meaning | Osmosis

Autism spectrum disorder ... Psychological disorders ... Abuse ... Physical and sexual abuse ... Anxiety disorders ... Agoraphobia ... Generalized anxiety disorder.

Autism spectrum disorder - American Psychological Association

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers any one of a group of disorders with an onset typically occurring during the preschool years.

Learning about autism | Raising Children Network

Autism is a type of neurodiversity. Autistic children have particular communication styles, special interests, repetitive behaviour and other characteristics.

Week 1: 2.2 The autism spectrum | OpenLearn - The Open University

This emphasises that autistic individuals may have very different profiles of strengths and weaknesses. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the term used within ...

Autism symptoms | Autism Speaks

Children and adults with autism may have difficulty with social interaction and communication skills, particularly in these three areas.

“Autistic People” vs. “People with Autism”: A Deeper Dive into ...

It is commonly debated whether people should be saying “autistic person” (identity first language; IFL) or “person with autism” (people ...

How to Explain Autism to a Child or Adolescent

The explanation for young children will need to be age-appropriate and provide information that is relevant from the child's perspective.

AUTISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

AUTISM definition: 1. a brain condition that affects the development of social and communication skills in ways that…. Learn more.