Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), usually called autism, is something you’re born with. Autism means that the way you think about and experience the world is different to most people. This means you can behave differently to most people, and have different strengths and difficulties. For example, some autism characteristics (things you think, feel and do) can make it hard to express yourself in social situations, but you may also be particularly knowledgeable and passionate about topics that interest you.

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Here are some useful links and videos:

Autism Awareness for children - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwRrVw-CRo

Short Film - A Parents Perspective - https://www.irancartoon.com/site/video/float-full-sparkshort-pixar

Sensory processing refers to how people experience, interpret and use their senses to guide their day-to-day behaviour. This guide will outline the most common sensory processing difficulties people can experience, as well as provide an overview of sensory assessments and interventions and strategies for sensory processing difficulties.

For more information regarding Newham Sensory Services, click here

 

 

For more information regarding Newham Speech and Language Services, click here