I Have ASD
I have ASD. This stands for Autistic Spectrum Disorder. It means that sometimes I may think and feel in different ways to people without ASD.
Having ASD is OK. Lots of people have ASD. Everyone has things that they are good at and things that they find difficult. People with ASD often have similar things that are more difficult for them. But just like everybody else everyone with ASD is different.
Because I have ASD I may sometimes need extra help from doctors and teachers. This is OK. They can help me when I don’t understand other people. They can help me with I feel anxious, sad or angry.
It is really important that I tell someone when I need help. This can help me to stay calm and feel safe.
Having ASD is OK. I can ask for help when I don’t understand something. I can ask for help if I feel upset or angry.
Understanding ASD
ASD stands for Autistic Spectrum Disorder. It is a way of describing people who may think and feel in different ways to people without ASD.
Lots of people have ASD. It affects people in different ways. But people with ASD often have difficulty with:
Doing things with other people
Talking and listening to other people
Following other people’s rules and demands
Using their senses
Children with ASD often need extra help from doctors, teachers and other adults. They can help an ASD child to:
Cope with school life
Make friends
Feel less anxious, upset or angry
It is really important that a child with ASD tells an adult when they need help. This can help them to stay calm and feel safe.
Lots of people have ASD. Often they need extra help at school. This is OK. Adults can help an ASD child to stay calm and cope with things.
