What is Autism?

Autism is a developmental disability.  It will affect how children understand the world...

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Social Skills

If your child has difficulty in the area of social skills you may see some of the following:-

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Communication

Children with Autism may not want to communicate.
They may not be ready to learn the communication skills other young children learn
naturally. Therefore they miss out on early language experiences.
Words often have no meaning
Facial expressions and gestures are difficult to understand
Young children with Autism often have to learn the importance of communication.
They have to realise that communication will not only be useful in meeting their needs
but could be fun as well.

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Imagination

Children with Autism often display difficulties with their imaginary skills

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Sensory

Young children with Autism may experience sensory information in different ways.

• Sound
• Movement
• Vision
• Touch
• Smell & Taste

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Checklists

Each child with Autism is unique with his own individual personality, abilities and
difficulties. You should aim to understand your child's level of development so that you
know where to start to help him learn. If you ask too much of him before he is ready he
will not understand and will not be able to join in with you.

Checklists