Category: Autism Support

03.12.13

10 pointers to keep a child with autism safe from bullies online

Bullying can affect any child or young person, but evidence suggests that individuals with autism are particularly vulnerable. Kevin Healy has started an online anti-bullying campaign, you can read about it here. Here are some suggestions for keeping your child...
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25.10.13

Does mild autism exist? And if it does what does it look like?

‘Mild autism’ is a term that is often used to describe individuals who have a normal to high IQ and full language. Individuals with autism and parents have been asked to share their feelings on this emotive topic. Which...
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24.10.13

Here is an interview with Alex for the Psych Files

What It’s Like to Have Autism – Interview with Alex Lowery Here Its time to hear from someone who has been diagnosed with autism what life is like. Alex Lowery joins us to talk about growing up with autism – about the heightened sensations,...
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22.10.13

6 secrets to fight back against panic attacks and anxiety

Anxiety and panic attacks can have a terrible impact on a person’s life. Here are some ways that have helped others to work through them. This is a personal experience that has been shared to help others. For a basic...
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22.10.13

What does a panic attack feel like?

Individuals with autism may become fixed on one fear which may lead to a panic attack. Here are some quotes from people who have experienced a panic attack. “It felt dizzifying.” “I felt like my breathing was heavy.” “My vision...
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03.10.13

Tips on how to make yourself keep going and succeed when you have autism

Some of the things I have to do in my business are really hard for me. One of the things I have to do is practise my speeches over and over again. I have to memorise them because I would...
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19.09.13

What is the difference between a reward and a bribe?

Re-enforcement played a significant role in Alex’s education and training. Children with ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) often need extra help to learn new skills. Yet it is important to make sure that a child isn’t being bribed. What is a...
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16.09.13

Autism: a guide for adults following diagnosis

This is a project I made a contribution to. It is full of a lot of helpful advice and deals with a number of relevant issues which include, facial expressions, eye contact,gestures,body language social behaviour,sensory issues, coping with change,planning, what...
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