Information and resources online
Cards to carry in the community
- Explaining needs to others
- Some Autism Alert Cards can be customised
Educating those around you
- Supporting siblings and other family members to understand
Professionals should have better understanding of common co-existing conditions
- Having a well informed GP or teacher can make a huge difference
Important to treat co-existing conditions together, not separately
- Autism can’t be separated from the rest of the person – need to understand impact of autism on other conditions
Looking beyond diagnosis and getting to know the individual
Early intervention can be key to getting best support and outcomes
Learn to recognise the signs that indicate you are not coping well
