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For Caregivers

This is the fast and simple explanation of autism for parents and caregivers, through videos and easy to follow visuals. Get overwhelmed by most autism explanations? This page is for you.

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What is autism?

Better understand autism
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How does being autistic feel to my child?

Walk in your child's shoes

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What causes autism?

Learn what we know
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What kind of future does my child have?

Learn about autistic adults

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How do I tell my child they're autistic?

Find the right words
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How can I help my child communicate?

Find the resources

Website at a Glance

For Younger Kids
Autism Explained for Young Kids

For Older Kids
Intro to Autism
Characteristics
The Up-Side
Famous Autistic People
Autistic Kids' Stories
My Sibling Experience
Quizzes and Games

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Published: 7/06/2014
Last Updated: 6/21/2020
Disclaimer: The author of the website is a speech therapist, not a psychologist, and frequently writes based on personal experience. As a result, advice given here may not be completely accurate and may not apply to everyone. The author is not an expert on autism, and readily admits to having a lot left to learn. This website should not be used in place of a professional. The author is not responsible for the content of other websites for which links have been provided, nor content from other contributors.
Photos used under Creative Commons from James Jordan, woodleywonderworks, _Shward_, jurvetson, paigebollman