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Each animation provides accessible, neuro-affirming information, practical strategies, and guidance for families, parents, and carers supporting autistic children and young people and/or children and young people with ADHD. Modules also include links to additional helpful resources and support.
Animation Title | Animation Description | Watch here |
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What is Autism? | Explore autism and the wide range of characteristics, strengths, and differences associated with being autistic. Learn about the diagnostic process, how autism may impact people across different stages of life, and supportive strategies that can help autistic individuals thrive. | |
Autism & Communication. | Explore communication differences and the ways people may communicate and process information differently. Find guidance on supportive communication approaches, tools that may help, and additional information and resources. | |
Autism & Sensory Difficulties. | Explore sensory differences and the unique ways individuals may experience the world around them. Find examples, supportive strategies, and practical ideas for providing effective support. | |
What is ADHD? | Explore ADHD and the different ways it can affect attention, energy, organisation, and daily life. Learn about common characteristics, support approaches, therapies, and strategies that can help individuals thrive. | |
Autism & Anxiety. | Learn about the different experiences and situations that may lead to anxiety for autistic individuals, and discover supportive strategies that can help build confidence, regulation, and emotional wellbeing. | |
Autism & Navigating through Services. | Learn more about the assessment and diagnostic journey, including what to expect during referral and assessment, and the supportive approaches and resources that may be available afterwards. | |
ADHD: From Diagnosis to management. | Learn about the pathway from identifying possible ADHD characteristics in your child through to assessment, understanding, support, and ongoing care. | |
Autism & Transition. | Learn more about the transition into adult services and how to support young people through this period of change, planning, and increasing independence. | |
Autism & Practical budgeting skills. | Build confidence in managing money by learning about budgeting, financial planning, goal setting, and practical tools to help maintain a personal budget. | |
Managing ADHD. | Understand more about ADHD characteristics and explore how ADHD can affect daily routines, communication, learning, emotions, and relationships. |
