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ASD Aware Presentation 2017
ASD Aware Presentation 2017
Many people with an ASD have not been diagnosed, and therefore may not
realise they have the condition
Asperger’s
Autism
Syndrome
Autistic Spectrum
Childhood Autism
Condition (ASC)
Pervasive
Developmental
Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social Imagination
Social Social Interaction
and Flexibility of
Communication
Thought
Restricted or
Restricted, repetitive Unusual sensory
repetitive patterns of
interests or activities responses
behaviour
Impairments in social communication
speech
gestures
eye contact
tone of voice
language
Impairments in social communication
Children with ASD may find turn People with ASD find it difficult to
Children may find it difficult to
taking and sharing difficult. This can develop and maintain friendships
instigate or join in play with other
cause problems with friendships and relationships. This does not
children.
with other children. mean that they do not want friends.
The impact of this can affect many areas of daily life and may
include difficulties in:
tactile • (touch)
vestibular • (movement)
proprioceptive • (body position)
visual • (looking)
auditory • (hearing)
olfactory • (smell)
gustatory • (taste)
Sensory issues
How this impacts on day to day life:
Decreased feelings of pain Sensitivity to lighting in shops Difficulties around noisy traffic
Distress/anxiety in busy
environments
Autism Spectrum Disorder
If struggling ask- ask the individual, carers or seek advice from others.
Be understanding, people with ASD have a lot to offer society but may need
support.
Consider how you can adapt the environment to decrease sensory issues
(decrease noise, dim lighting, find a quiet space etc.)
Avoid
Allow time relying on
for the gesture,
Speak individual facial
slowly and to process expression
clearly information or tone of
voice
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information please visit:
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Further information
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