National Autistic Society
WEBWe are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Stimming - National Autistic Society
WEBAug 20, 2020 · Stimming or self-stimulating behaviour includes arm or hand-flapping, finger-flicking, rocking, jumping, spinning or twirling, head-banging and complex body movements. It includes the repetitive use of an object, such as flicking a rubber band or twirling a piece of string, or repetitive activities involving the senses (such as repeatedly ...
Diagnosis - National Autistic Society
WEBDiagnosis. Information, practical and multimedia resources to support autistic people and their families before, during and after diagnosis.
Volunteer - National Autistic Society
WEBTo update your permissions, contact us on 0808 800 1050 or at [email protected]. By volunteering for the National Autistic Society, you’ll be making a real difference to autistic childrens and adults’ lives as well as meeting new people and potentially learning new skills.
Criteria and tools used in an autism assessment
WEBUnderstanding the diagnostic criteria. An autism diagnosis should be based on criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) or the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11), according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Although many people (including most autistic people) do not ...
Meltdowns - a guide for all audiences - National Autistic Society
WEBA meltdown is an intense response to an overwhelming situation. It happens when someone becomes completely overwhelmed by their current situation and temporarily loses control of their behaviour. This loss of control can be expressed verbally (eg shouting, screaming, crying), physically (eg kicking, lashing out, biting) or in both ways.
Contact us - National Autistic Society
WEBLondon. EC2A 3NH. Please note this is an administrative office only and is not open to members of the public. Telephone: 0207 833 2299. Please press the numbers below to reach the respective teams: 1 - HR team. 2 - Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable team. 3 - Training, consultancy and conferences team. 4 - …
Anger management - National Autistic Society
WEBAnger management. This guide explores some of the reasons why autistic people may experience anger, and how you can support them to manage their feelings. The difficulties that autistic people experience in everyday life – due, for example, to communication and sensory differences - may lead to feelings of frustration and anger.
Sensory differences - a guide for all audiences - National Autistic …
WEBSensory differences - a guide for all audiences. Processing everyday sensory information can be difficult for autistic people. Any of their senses may be over- or under-sensitive, or both, at different times. These sensory differences can affect how they feel and act, and can have a profound effect on a person’s life.
Social stories and comic strip conversations - National Autistic …
WEBComic strip conversations, created by Carol Gray, are simple visual representations of conversation. They can show: the things that are actually said in a conversation. how people might be feeling. what people's intentions might be. Comic strip conversations use stick figures and symbols to represent social interactions and abstract aspects of ...