Autistic people may: 

• Find it hard to communicate and interact with other people 

• Find it hard to understand how other people think or feel 

• Find things like bright lights or loud noises overwhelming, stressful or uncomfortable 

• Get anxious or upset about unfamiliar situations and social events 

• Take longer to understand information 

• Do or think the same things over and over

Autism is a spectrum. This means everybody with autism is different. Some autistic people need little or no support. Others may need help from a parent or carer every day. If you are concerned that your child may have traits of autism, some helpful information and websites are listed below. 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/autism-and-everyday-life/help-for-families/  

Top Tips 

• use your child's name so they know you're speaking to them. 

• keep language simple and clear. 

• speak slowly and clearly. 

• use simple gestures, eye contact and pictures or symbols to support what you're saying. 

• allow extra time for your child to understand what you have said. 

• Support routines and transitions. Most children with Autism are sensitive to abrupt change in routine and will learn best when they know what is happening. 

• Use visual cues 

• Incorporate sensory tools 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism  

https://www.autism.org.uk/ 

https://www.kentautistictrust.org/