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Introduction
Introduction
Autism NI is a parent led partnership organisation formed to promote positive collaboration between parents, professionals and autistic individuals and address the need for appropriate services.
This partnership ethos extends to the Charity’s promotion of a multi-disciplinary, cross agency response to issues such as assessment, diagnosis, and early intervention.
The Charity's mission to support parents and autistic individuals is core to its work and is based on individualised assessed need. The Charity is committed to promoting best practice, accessible to all irrespective of family circumstances.
Autism NI CEO Kerry Boyd talks to NVTV about the motion being passed to introduce mandatory autism training for all teaching staff in Northern Ireland. Autism NI along with the All Party Group on Autism have been lobbying for this campaign for three years.
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Whats on this Page?
Autism Awareness Card
Autism Awareness Card
The Autism Awareness Card is a tool to support autistic individuals to communicate their needs in a wide variety of situations. It was developed in partnership with statutory services and was produced to give awareness of the issues that autistic individuals face.
The Autism Awareness Card will only be issued to adults and children with an autism diagnosis. The card will also inform others if necessary, of an appropriate person who can be contacted. The support contact should be someone who knows the child well. The information retained by Autism NI, with each individual’s informed consent can be shared.
Autism NI Fact Sheets
Autism NI Fact Sheets
Autism
Autism
Autism Hits and Tips.pdfAutism+NI+Factsheet+-+Asperger's+Syndrome.pdfWhat is Autism.pdfAutismNI+Factsheet+-+Autism+and+Mental+Health.pdfFamily
Family
AutismNI+Factsheet+-+Factsheet+for+Fathers.pdfAutismNI+Factsheet+-+Hints+and+Tips+Managing+Behaviour+Spread+(002).pdf15+Autism+NI+-+Siblings+Need+to+Know+June+19.pdf14+Guidance+For+Parents+Sept+19.pdfBenefits & Financial Support
Benefits & Financial Support
AutismNI+Factsheet+-+PIP.pdfAutismNI+Factsheet+-+Disability+living+Allowance+U16.pdfEducation
Education
7+Autism+NI+-+Hints+&+Tips+on+School+Selection+June+19.pdfAutismNI+Factsheet+-+Home+Education.pdf3.+AutismNI+Factsheet+-+Education.pdfAdults with Autism
Adults with Autism
18+Autism+NI+-++Adults+and+Autism.pdfAutism+and+Employment+Resource+for+employers+final+2021.pdfOther Fact Sheets
Other Fact Sheets
9.+AutismNI+Factsheet+-+Holidays.pdfAutismNI+Factsheet+-+Advocacy+Hints+Leaflet.pdfAutismNI+Factsheet+-+How+to+cope+with+christmas+Spread.pdfaccess_to_air_travel_factsheet_travelling_with_a_child_with_autism.pdfRainbow Resource Kit
Rainbow Resource Kit
Autism NI's Rainbow Resource Kit provides comprehensive information to parents of newly diagnosed children to support them in understanding their child and a range of autism strategies they can use. The packs contain a range of six specialised booklets and resources, including:
1+Autism+NI+-+Rainbow+Resource+-+POSITIVE+START+(2).pdfA positive start for life: Explores the importance of connecting with your child and using a structured approach when developing and learning new skills.
2+Autism+NI+-+Rainbow+Resource+-+COMMUNICATION+(1).pdfCommunication and Socialisation: Building skills including attention, turn taking, eye contact, and listening through age appropriate activities.
3+Autism+NI+-+Rainbow+Resource+-+PLAY.pdfPlay: A range of practical ideas for developing Play skills which are vital building blocks for child development, particularly social and reciprocal play.
4+Autism+NI+-+Rainbow+Resource+-+MAKING+SENSE.pdfMaking Sense of Sensory: Understanding a range of strategies to understand sensory differences and regulate their child’s individual sensory profile.
5+Autism+NI+-+Rainbow+Resource+-+PARENT+TO+PARENT.pdfParent to Parent: This booklet, written by a group of parents, discusses a range of considerations for families including daily living skills, behaviour, independence and impact on siblings and other family members.
6+Autism+NI+-+Rainbow+Resource+-+Top+12+Tips+(1).pdfTop Twelve Tips: Used as a ‘quick reference guide’ to support parents and other family members/carers throughout their autism journey and maintain confidence in their knowledge and skills.
Games
Games
Turn+Taking+Visual+PDF.pdfTURN TAKING
TURN TAKING
Lots of games and other fun activities lend themselves to developing turn taking. Some examples include games that involve rolling dice, spinning a wheel, picking up a card and so on. You may find it helps to use this visual resource.
Winter+scavenger+hunt+pdf.pdfWINTER SCAVENGER HUNT
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT
For a fun outdoor activity with the family, we have created a scavenger hunt that you can take part in during the winter months.
chain+link+conversation+game_+PDF.pdfCHAIN CONVERSATION GAME
CHAIN CONVERSATION GAME
The aim of this game is to pick a topic of conversation as a starter and then use the visual chain links to show connectedness within a conversation. You can download this game for free!
Conversation+Game+pdf.pdfCONVERSATION GAME
CONVERSATION GAME
The Conversation Game is designed to provide ideas on different topics of conversation. This is a great way to show how family time can also be fun and incorporate natural learning of new skills.
How to play
The family pick a topic, each person gets a game page, one starts off the conversation, take turns and as long as each person stays on topic they get a green token for their board, if they stray off topic they get a red one. The person that finishes the game with the most green tokens wins!!!
Autism+NI+Scavenger+Hunt+PDF.pdfSCAVENGER HUNT
SCAVENGER HUNT
Our Scavenger Hunt is a good way for the family to get together and spot objects around the garden or on a walk.
Emotion+Recognition+Game+PDF.pdfEMOTIONS GAME
EMOTIONS GAME
Some autistic children may find it challenging to recognise and express their own emotions. They may also experience challenges reading other people’s facial expressions which allow them to know how that person is feeling.
Download our ‘Emotions Game’ to recognise, learn and practice identifying emotions.
Autism NI Resources for Adults
Autism NI Resources for Adults
Autism NI understands that the sudden changes in routine can be very stressful for autistic adults. We have created a range of activities and resources which can all be downloaded.
28+Day+Selfcare+Challenge.pdf28 DAY SELF-CARE CHALLENGE
28 DAY SELF-CARE CHALLENGE
Download our “28 Day Self-Care Challenge” which sets daily targets to help with self-care that autistic adults can avail of.
Positive+Affirmations+for+Anxiety+PDF.pdfPOSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR ANXIETY
POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR ANXIETY
Download our “positive affirmations for anxiety” resource to help autistic adults during stressful times.
Adults+Sensory+Activities.pdfSENSORY ACTIVITIES
SENSORY ACTIVITIES
Stimulate the senses with these fun activities and games.
Links+to+apps+for+autistic+adults.pdfAPPS FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS
APPS FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS
We have put together a list of self-care Apps for autistic adults.
The+worry+tree+PDF.pdfMY WORRY TREE
MY WORRY TREE
Adjusting to a new routine is stressful for everyone, but especially for autistic people. The Autism NI ‘Worry Tree’ will help you to understand what is going on and help you write your worries down so that your mind can be free.
20.+Autism+and+Employment.pdfAUTISM AND EMPLOYMENT
AUTISM AND EMPLOYMENT
Employing a diverse workforce that includes autistic individuals makes great business sense. Find out more about employing autistic adults and how the Autism Act (NI) 2011 protects autistic individuals from discrimination within our ‘Autism and Employment’ leaflet.
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