Autism (ASD) HOME

Introduction

If you are the parent or caregiver of a school-age child who has

been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this

booklet is written for you.

Receiving a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder can be an

overwhelming experience. You may have received other diagnoses

before the ASD diagnosis was made, or this may be the first

diagnosis given to your child. Either way, an ASD diagnosis can

explain some of the differences you have observed during your

child’s development and can also provide a direction for appropriate

interventions at home, in school, and in the community.

Included in this booklet are questions that parents frequently

ask when their school-age child receives an ASD diagnosis,

and brief answers containing links to resources with more

detailed information.

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Important Topics

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• What is Autism
• What causes autism?
• Symptoms of Autism
• Challenges faced by ageing people with autism and their families
• Rights of ageing people with autism 

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