{"id":339,"date":"2025-02-27T13:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/camhs\/autism-spectrum-disorder\/"},"modified":"2025-02-27T13:44:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:44:44","slug":"autism-spectrum-disorder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/camhs\/autism-spectrum-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism Spectrum Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Autistic Society<\/a><br>UK\u2019s leading charity for autistic people and their families<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishautism.org\/services-support\/family-support\/right-click-online-support\/right-click-programmes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scottish Autism \u2013 \u2018Right Click\u2019<\/a><br>Scottish Autism\u2019s Right Click online training programme&nbsp;offers information and support for parents of young children and teenagers with autism. Right Click training runs several times throughout the year with each programme running for 5 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autisminitiatives.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autism Initiatives<\/a><br>Provides services tailored to people with autism, their families and carers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.number6.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Number 6<\/a><br>Provides free social opportunities, advice and support (age 16+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fairadvice.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAIR Advice<\/a><br>Information and advice service for people with learning disabilities and carers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VAogdfYPstU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazing Kids: in their own words<\/a><br>An animation brought to you from the people who created Amazing Things Happen. &nbsp;Features children and young people with autism talking about their experiences of being autistic. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autismtoolbox.co.uk\/templates-and-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autism Toolbox<\/a><br>Access to a number of helpful resources including guidance for children moving between classes\/going from primary to secondary school, and developing inclusive classroom environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/strategies-and-interventions\/strategies-and-interventions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Autistic Society- Strategies<\/a><br>Information on ASD friendly strategies including \u2018Visual Supports\u2019 and \u2018Social Stories\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/communication\/communication-tools\/social-stories-and-comic-strip-coversations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NationalAutistic Society- Social Stories<\/a><br>Information on \u2018Social Stories\u2019 why they are helpful, and how to develop and use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/about\/strategies\/visual-supports.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Autistic Society- Visual Support<\/a><br>Information on \u2018Visual Supports\u2019 why they are helpful, and how to develop and use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/427703900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018Using a Visual Timetable\u2019- NHS Lothian CAMHS ID<\/a><br>A video explaining and demonstrating how to use a visual timetable with children with ASD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/480287934?share=copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018Make It Happen\u2019- NHS Lothian CAMHS ID<\/a><br>A video explaining and demonstrating the strategy \u2018Make It Happen\u2019 aimed at helping children trust timetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cumbria.gov.uk\/elibrary\/Content\/Internet\/537\/3953\/6769\/17322\/43032171336.pdf?timestamp=4308410214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STARApproach to Behaviour Analysis<\/a><br>Blank examples of STAR (Setting, Trigger, Action, Response) approach to behavioural analysis with an explanation,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Psychoeducation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/behaviour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Autistic Society- Challenging Behaviour<\/a><br>Information about challenging behaviours, how they function, and why they can occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZY1MzYSDLH5ht0QNkcAh9g\/videos?view=0&amp;sort=dd&amp;shelf_id=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St Clement\u2019s Practical Autism Video Guides<\/a><br>A YouTube channel with videos created on a variety of topics within ASD.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.understandautism.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understand Autism<\/a><br>An interactive video helping people to understand how autism looks in different people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsggc.org.uk\/media\/1626\/making-sense-of-sensory-behaviour_falkirk-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Sensory Behaviour<\/a><br>A booklet aimed at explaining sensory seeking behaviour, why it occurs, and how to facilitate sensory seeking behaviour in a safe way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishautism.org\/services-support\/family-support\/right-click-online-support\/right-click-programmes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scottish Autism- Right Click<\/a><br>A free five week training course for families and carers with options for a focus on teenagers or early years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nasen.org.uk\/resources\/girls-and-autism-flying-under-radar\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nasen.org.uk\/resources\/girls-and-autism-flying-under-radar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Girls and Autism: Flying Under the Radar<\/a><br>A guide to how and why ASD can look different in girls compared to boys, and how to support girls who have been given an ASD diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/physical-health\/my-health-passport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAS \u2013 Hospital Passport<\/a><br>Guidance to develop a \u2018passport\u2019 of essential information for a young person with ASD that can be passed on to doctors\/professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leisure and Learning new skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theyardscotland.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Yard<\/a><br>The Yard (adventure playground and centre) gives opportunities to enhance special awareness and develop essential life skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lothianautistic.org\/services-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lothian Autistic Society<\/a><br>Lothian Autistic Society offers a number of activities including: Saturday clubs, holiday clubs, and Basecamp (which is aimed at having fun and developing social skills).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.team-united.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Team-United<\/a><br>Provides opportunity for 8-16 year olds to take part in sport and athletics, including the world\u2019s first Autism Football League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimensions-uk.org\/what-we-do\/autism-care\/autism-friendly-screenings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autism Friendly Cinema<\/a><br>Find autism friendly cinema screenings near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanplaycentre.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oceanplay<\/a><br>Soft play centre in Ocean Terminal, Leith which offers sessions for children with additional needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intowork.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IntoWork (over 16s only)<\/a><br>A specialised employment support service for disabled jobseekers across Edinburgh and the Lothians. &nbsp;To be eligible to receive their services the young person must be aged 16 and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dart.ed.ac.uk\/app-wheel-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DART-App Wheel<\/a><br>A database of reviewed ASD friendly APPS developed by the University of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairadvice.org.uk\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Advice<\/a><br>Financial and legal advice for parents of children with additional needs including ASD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vocal.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian)<\/a><br>Support for unpaid carers in Lothian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sign.ac.uk\/assets\/pat145_parents_and_carers_large_print.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIGN<\/a><br>A booklet produced by SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network) aimed at explaining ASD to young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishautism.org\/services-support\/family-support\/right-click-online-support\/right-click-programmes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scottish Autism<\/a><br>Scottish Autism runs the \u201cRight-Click\u201d online training and information support for parents of young children and teenagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishautism.org\/national-post-diagnostic-support-service-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Post Diagnostic Support Service | Scottish Autism<\/a><br>More information regarding the Scottish Autism\u2019s National Post Diagnostic Service.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishautism.org\/services-support\/support-individuals\/autism-advice-line-01259-222-022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autism Advice Line \u2013 01259 222 022 | Scottish Autism<\/a><br>Scottish Autism offer an advice line for Parents. Details of the advice line can be found here, as well as how to get in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information for Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.understandautism.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understand Autism<\/a><br>An interactive video helping people to understand how autism looks in different people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.number6.org.uk\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Number 6 (over 16s only)<\/a><br>A Service for adults (16 and over) with Autism who live in the Lothians providing one-to-one support and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sign.ac.uk\/assets\/pat145_young_people.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIGN<\/a><br>A booklet produced by SIGN aimed at explaining ASD to young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VAogdfYPstU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazing Kids: in their own words<\/a><br>An animation &nbsp;featuring children and young people with autism talking about their experiences of being autistic. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASD and Eating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishautism.org\/services-support\/family-support\/information-resources\/eating\" target=\"_blank\">Scottish Autism<\/a><br>Information about ASD and eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASD and Sensory Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsggc.org.uk\/media\/1626\/making-sense-of-sensory-behaviour_falkirk-booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Sensory Behaviour<\/a><br>A booklet aimed at explaining sensory seeking behaviour, why it occurs, and how to facilitate sensory seeking behaviour in a safe way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASD and Intellectual Disabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/427703900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018Using a Visual Timetable\u2019- NHS Lothian CAMHS ID<\/a><br>A video explaining and demonstrating how to use a visual timetable with children with ASD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cumbria.gov.uk\/elibrary\/Content\/Internet\/537\/3953\/6769\/17322\/43032171336.pdf?timestamp=4308410214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STAR Approach to Behaviour Analysis<\/a><br>Blank examples of STAR approach to behavioural analysis with an explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk\/learning-disability-files\/03---Positive-Behaviour-Support-Planning-Part-3-web-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Positive Behaviour Support Planning<\/a><br>A guide to understand challenging behaviour associated with autism, and guidance on how to start to support your child with this behaviour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strategies National Autistic SocietyUK&rsquo;s leading charity for autistic people and their families Scottish Autism &ndash; &lsquo;Right Click&rsquo;Scottish Autism&rsquo;s Right Click online training programme&nbsp;offers information and support for parents of young children and teenagers with autism. 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