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12 useful starting points
- GuideAssessment
Signs of Autism in Children: What Parents Should Watch For
Plain-language guide to the early signs of autism in babies, toddlers and older children — what to look for, what's typical, and what to do next.
Open resource - GuideAssessment
On the Autism Assessment Waiting List? What to Do While You Wait
Waiting for an autism assessment? What you can do now to support your child, how to weigh a private assessment, and how to look after yourself while you wait.
Open resource - GuideCommunication
AAC for autistic children: a parent’s guide
Understand AAC for autistic children: picture cards, communication boards and speech devices, how to start, and what to ask a speech and language therapist.
Open resource - TemplateCommunication
First words (core)
The most useful starting words — yes, no, more, help, stop, all done.
Open resource - GuideDaily life
Autism Meltdowns: What Helps (A Calm Guide for Parents)
What an autism meltdown is, how it differs from a tantrum, what to do during one, and how to prevent meltdowns — practical, calm advice for parents.
Open resource - ToolDaily life
Visual schedules
First-then & daily routines
Open resource - GuideSchoolEngland only
EHCP for an Autistic Child: How to Apply (England)
How to apply for an EHCP for your autistic child in England: requesting an assessment, the 20-week timeline, and what to do if the council says no.
Open resource - ToolSchool
School meeting notes
Prep a support-plan meeting: asks, evidence, what was agreed
Open resource - GuideSchoolEngland only
Changing your child's name: school, EHCP and NHS records
How to update a child's name on school, EHCP and NHS records in England. Check parental responsibility, deed poll options and who to contact.
Open resource - ToolSchool
About my child
One-page profile for school, sitters and new staff
Open resource - GuideDaily life
Autistic Child Won't Sleep? A Calm Guide to Autism and Sleep Problems
Why many autistic children struggle to sleep, and evidence-based help: bedtime routines, sensory and light fixes, night waking, early waking and melatonin.
Open resource - TemplateDaily life
First–Then board
First the task, then the reward — great for motivation and transitions.
Open resource