Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism Behaviour as communication Difficulties in understanding and expressing their needs and desires. Communicate.

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Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism Behaviour as communication Difficulties in understanding and expressing their needs and desires. Communicate in idiosyncratic ways May misunderstand and may be misunderstood - leading to frustration, aggression, destruction and self injury

Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism Behaviour serves as a function Creating order - e.g. ritualistic behaviour. Stress relief- e.g. time alone. Self stimulating - e.g. rocking, calming Pain relief - e.g. hitting, self biting. Compensating for sensory issues - e.g. spinning

Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism Behaviour happens in a context Environment is important – where, when how often, who with? Sensory environment – e.g. shops, dinner time. Structure of the environment Social environment Language environment

Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism Behaviour as symptoms Difficulties in communication, interaction and flexible thinking Sensory issues Stress and anxiety Boredom Illness

Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism What factors promote positive behaviour? Calm, structured environment Warnings of change Clear rules and expectations Clear, simple, unambiguous language Visually supported communication

Herts.CSF Specialist Advisory Service - Autism. Awareness of individual sensory sensitivities. Activities to meet sensory needs Use of individual special interests Stress management strategies Social stories.

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