Download and work through our Powerpoints to learn about Autism.
- Autism Aware: a brief introduction to Autism, and simple strategies to help
- Diagnosis: a more detailed look at how we understand and diagnose Autism
- Theories: an exploration of some of the ways that we attempt to explain Autism
- Social Communication and Interaction: a more detailed look at the differences that Autistic people may have when communicating and interacting with others
- Social Imagination: a more detailed look at how Autism may impact on someone's experience of change and their planning and organisation skills
- Sensory Processing and Co-existing Conditions: a look at common differences Autistic people have with processing sensory information, and some commonly experienced physical and mental health conditions
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Learn more - The Borders Autism Training Resource is primarily aimed at professionals but has links to more online training and resources suitable for parent carers, Autistic individuals, employers and anyone else who is interested in learning more.