What is autism - National Autistic Society
What is autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Masking - National Autistic Society
Masking is a strategy used by some autistic people, consciously or unconsciously, to appear non-autistic. While this strategy can help them get by at school, work and in social situations, it can have a devastating impact on mental health, sense of self and access to an autism diagnosis.
Autistic women and girls - National Autistic Society
Sara Gibbs, autistic comedy writer, told us: "I think there is a lack of understanding of how autism can present in girls, who are often socialised differently.". Charl Davies, autistic tattoo artist, said: "I find that being a female I am expected to behave a certain way to fit in socially which is why I have spent so much time masking.". Dr Camilla Pang, autistic scientist and author ...
E-learning - National Autistic Society
Our e-learning modules have all been written and designed by autistic people and other autism specialists. These online training modules are unique in design, innovative in delivery, and full of knowledge directly from autistic people. They have been created to provide knowledge and understanding of ...
Stimming - National Autistic Society
2020年8月20日 · Stimming or self-stimulating behaviour includes arm or hand-flapping, finger-flicking, rocking, jumping, spinning or twirling, head-banging and complex body movements.
Diagnosis - National Autistic Society
Information, practical and multimedia resources to support autistic people and their families before, during and after diagnosis.
Social stories and comic strip conversations - National Autistic …
Find out more about social stories and comic strip conversations, and how they can help autistic people communicate.
The causes of autism - National Autistic Society
John Clark, autistic filmmaker, told us: "I just seem to see and think about people and the world in a different way. For instance, I am both confused and fascinated by idioms. It’s part of who I am. I used to be very self-conscious about people liking and accepting me, but now, I just think, “take me or leave me”.
Asperger syndrome (Asperger’s) - National Autistic Society
‘Asperger syndrome’ (often shortened to Asperger’s) is no longer used as a diagnostic term for autism and is considered controversial due to the history of Hans Asperger, which is summarised below. Historically, Asperger syndrome was used as …
Autistic and ADHD life as a paradox: a personal perspective
2022年11月10日 · Autistic and ADHD life as a paradox: a personal perspective. Published on 10 November 2022. Author: Ella Tabb