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Autism resources

Signs your child may be processing the world differently

Every child is unique, but some behaviours might indicate your child is processing the world in their own special way. You may notice they become intensely focused on specific interests, finding comfort in routines and repetition. Sensory experiences, such as bright lights or certain sounds, might overwhelm them or bring unusual joy. Social interactions may feel challenging—your child might prefer playing alone, struggle with eye contact, or find it hard to express their emotions verbally.

Some children may develop language later or communicate in different ways, such as using gestures or creating their own phrases. Others might have an extraordinary memory or excel in certain skills but find change unsettling.

If you spot any of these signs, it doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong. It’s a chance to understand their world better and celebrate their unique way of experiencing life.

A brief history of Autism

1943

Leo Kanner published a paper identifying a group of children with similar characteristics, later described as “Autism”. In the same year Hans Asperger did the same about a slightly different presentation.

1967

The ICD classification tool first recognised “Autism” as a diagnosis.

1979

Through a study of children in Camberwell, Wing and Gould coined the phrase “Triad of impairments” which stated that to be diagnosed with Autism a child would have difficulties in 3 key areas: Social interaction, Communication and Repetitive behaviour.

1981

Two important papers “Nothing about us without us” and The Education Act (UK) promoted inclusion.

2014

The Children and Families (UK) Act updated the legal commitment for the provision of support to the new Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP’s).

2022

The updated ICD-11 brought together all labels under one umbrella term of “Autism”.

Autism Resources

Autism Resources

Here are some Autism resources that may help.

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