Understanding autism: a starting guide for adults and parents
Understand communication, sensory experiences, routines and support needs; explore common misconceptions and choose a useful next step.
Topic pathways · 3 articles
Getting started
Understand the basics, then distinguish lived experience, reflection and professional assessment.
Suggested reading sequence
There is no need to finish at once. Build understanding in this order or jump to the question that matters.
Asperger’s and autism: terminology and support needs
Understand the older diagnostic term, personal identity and current assessment without letting broad labels hide support needs.
Preparing for an adult autism assessment
Understand what an assessment considers, organise useful examples, handle missing records and discuss support afterwards.
Further reading
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome
A broad reference spanning childhood and adulthood, useful for mapping topics and choosing where to begin.
Read the guide →Uniquely Human
An entry point for parents and supporters interested in understanding behaviour and listening to experience.
Read the guide →