Self-help
Autism – Self-help Information – NEW

Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways.

Autism affects the way a person communicates and how they experience the world around them.

This series of self-help resources covers a range of topics including:

  • what the main signs of autism are
  • information and advice about how to get diagnosed with autism and how a diagnosis can help
  • where to get support if you or your child are autistic
  • help for families of autistic people
  • and treatments that are not recommended for autism.

There are also links to easy read format documents or videos.

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Kick Starting your Recovery Academy Journey
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Therapeutic Skills to Support Recovery
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Looking After your Physical Health
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Category - taking back control
Taking Back Control
These courses aim to give you information and understanding to make decisions and choices that affect your care and wellbeing.
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Category - learning new skill sets
Learning New Skill Sets
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