Autism Spectrum Disorder

NZ ASD Guideline

It is common for me and other people with autism to be unable to say the words to describe what is bothering us.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

NZ ASD Guideline

People who know the details of my autism are usually more comfortable dealing with me.“

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

NZ ASD Guideline

My son struggles to communicate.“

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

NZ ASD Guideline

The more information my teachers have, the more ideas they have to help me learn.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

NZ ASD Guideline

…at least you know what the problem is and hopefully the whānau will swing in behind you.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

NZ ASD Guideline

You can experience anger and grief when your child is diagnosed with autism. You need time for it to sink in.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

NZ ASD Guideline

I am proud of who I am and autism is part of who I am. In fact, you can’t separate the autism from what I do, think or am.

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