Resources for Professionals & Families.
For professionals
For families and carers
Advice & Guidance
Toolkit
Affirmation Cards
These affirmation cards can be printed and used as part of a self-confidence building or mindfulness routine. There are also blank ones which you can print and write your own affirmations on.
Autism & Alexithymia Fact Sheet
A fact sheet about Alexithymia, what it is, the signs, how to spot symptoms, and how we can help someone with Alexithymia.
Autism and Communication Fact Sheet
A short guide on how to support effective communication with autistic individual and recognise when someone is struggling to communicate.
Autism and Perception of Reality Fact Sheet
This autism fact sheet focuses on autism and perception of reality, explaining how differences in cognition can affect imagination, counterfactual thinking, and understanding fiction versus real life. It explores how online gaming and virtual environments may increase risks such as social isolation, low mood, cyberbullying, and unsafe behaviours. The resource highlights clear signs that an autistic person may be struggling to differentiate fantasy and reality and offers practical, supportive strategies for parents, carers, and professionals. Emphasis is placed on autism awareness, mental health, online safety, compassionate communication, and promoting real world connections while respecting the individual’s lived experience.
Autism and Suicidality Review
This review of the literature summarises the findings of existing academic research into autism and suicidality.
Behavioural Diary
This is a template for a Behavioural Diary where you can write down the behaviours of someone experiencing meltdowns and shutdowns. Doing this can help you identify any patterns in the person’s behaviours, so you can work together to implement supportive strategies. .