Is your child finding communication and social situations hard to navigate?
Autistic children often experience differences in communication and social interaction. These differences can affect how a child understands language, uses speech, takes turns in conversation, and responds in social situations.
Some children may speak very little or not at all, while others may use language confidently but find it difficult to understand social rules, implied meaning, body language or changes in routine. Communication differences vary widely between children.
Autistic children may also communicate in non-verbal ways, such as through gesture, behaviour or alternative communication systems. These differences are not a reflection of intelligence or potential.
Speech and language therapy can support autistic children by developing functional communication skills, supporting social understanding, and finding communication methods that suit the child. Therapy is individualised and often involves close collaboration with parents and other professionals.
- https://wordsforlife.org.uk
- https://www.autism.org.uk
- https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/talking-point/for-professionals/the-communication-trust
- https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org
- https://yellowladybug.com.au
- www.swanscotland.org
- www.autismnetworkscotland
- www.scottishautism.org
- www.autism.org.uk
- https://enquire.org.uk
- https://www.differabledscotland.co.uk
- https://differentminds.scot
Suggested videos on autism
‘Amazing things happen’ video on the National Autistic Society’s youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwRrVw-CRo
Walk in my shoes, (animation about living as an autistic young person and the impact that can have on every day aspects of life), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSKvazfTLv8
What is Autism? Video on the National Autistic Society’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch/tv=Lk4qs8jGN4U
Get started in three simple steps
Complete the contact form, email or call the team
Initial assessment undertaken together with family and those closely involved
We will deliver therapy tailored to your needs.
“Both Kirsty and Karen were reassuring and supportive, following my daughters Autism diagnosis, at a time when as a parent you feel overwhelmed with mixed emotions.”