Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide to Safety is intended for parents and family members who have loved ones with autism. Its purpose is to give service users’ family, and the network of individuals and caregivers whom they rely on for support and services the…
Brothers, Sisters, and Autism: A Parent’s Guide addresses topics that range from dealing with perceived discrepancies in fairness to facilitating a positive relationship between siblings. The topics addressed in this resource include: • Strategies and resources to help teach your children about their sibling with autism…
Life as an Autism Sibling: A Guide for Teens is written in a Q&A format. It addresses the challenges that teenage siblings might face as a result of having a brother or sister with autism, while also providing tips and advice on how to deal with…
Autism, My Sibling, and Me is a colorful workbook specifically designed to engage young children. A host of cartoon characters accompany children as they learn about what autism means for their brother or sister. The resource also aims to guide young siblings through any autism-related questions…
An overview of the rights of families with a child who may need support to prepare for the transition to adult services, young carers who are approaching 18 and disabled adults aged 18 and above.
This factsheet explains how parents of disabled children can take a break from their caring responsibilities through ‘short breaks services’. Short breaks can also allow disabled children to have a change of scene and try different experiences.
This guide has been written for: • health practitioners and commissioners, to increase their understanding of the specialist services that disabled children access • GPs to coordinate care for disabled children, young people and their families. The guide will also help parents to understand how health…
This 16-page leaflet is for disabled young people. It has information that might help them to find answers to some questions they might have about sex and relationships. There is lots of information and advice available for young people about sex and relationships and all things…
The Growing up, sex and relationships parent guide has been written specially to support parents of disabled children around this tricky subject. The guide contains tips on developing a child’s self-esteem and keeping them safe, encouraging friendships, and how to talk to a child about…
Booklet containing information and advice on creating a supportive environment in the home for children with autistic spectrum disorder. Contents: Creating a Supportive Environment 1. Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorder and the Importance of Creating a Supportive Environment 2. Advice Strategies for Parents and Carers of Children with Austistic Spectrum…
A young girl named Josie experiences teasing and bullying from her classmates. To others, Josie appears shy or not friendly and she often gets angry when something confuses her. She meets Iris the Dragon and learns how to relate to others and develop resilience in her…