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Example social stories on private parts and appropriate touching

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ALL SPECIAL NEEDS NOW
Welcome to “All Special Needs Now,” a channel dedicated to providing valuable resources, advice, and stories for educators, parents, and individuals working with children who have special needs and learning difficulties. Through a combination of informative videos, inspiring stories, and helpful tips, we aim to provide practical solutions to the unique challenges faced by those working with special needs children. Our videos cover a wide range of topics, from strategies for supporting different learning styles to the latest research on special needs education. Whether you’re a parent looking for guidance on how to support your child’s learning, a teacher seeking new ideas for your classroom, or an individual interested in learning more about special needs education, “All Special Needs Now” has something for you. Join us as we explore the world of special needs education together, and discover new ways to help every child reach their full potential.

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SCN and Autism parent group Masking - June  2026

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SCN and Autism parent group Masking - June  2026 - Online

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Young person and adults group June 26 online

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Social Communication Needs Service (SCAN) - QR codes poster for parents/carers

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Social Communication Needs Service (SCAN) - QR codes poster for parents/carers

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Energy accounting - What drains my battery? What charges my battery?

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Energy accounting - What drains my battery? What charges my battery?

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Energy Accounting in Autistic Burnout - Dr Alice Nicholls

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Energy Accounting, originally developed by Autistic Clinical Psychologist Maja Toudal, is a way of viewing energy as a limited resource you can budget for in the same way you would money. It is popular in the chronic health conditions communities but it can also be a useful tool in Autistic Burnout. In this article I […]

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Helping you support autistic children and young people since 2007

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Find parental advice for sensory organising in children at Just One Norfolk, with advice from occupational therapists on encouraging the brain and body to work together.

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A low stimulation environment is often useful when a child is in sensory overload or shutdown.

Creating a Low Stimulation Environment

Choose a quiet space where there is low or natural lighting

Choose somewhere that visual distractions (such as TV) can be limited

Choose somewhere away from any distracting or unpleasant smells

To make sure your child feels comfortable, safe, and secure - allow them to have some choice about where this space is (if possible)

Use comfort items such as blankets, a pillow or cushion, or a personal comfort item.

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Find practical advice and activities for parents to create sensory supportive environments for their children at home, with support from the occupational therapy service at Just One Norfolk

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Visit Just One Norfolk for advice and practical activities to stimulate or calm children who benefit from sensory alerting.

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Sensory calming activities provide sensory input and help to meet your child's sensory processing needs. They can help them to become calm, self-regulated and less fidgety. These sensory calming activities can also reduce your child's stress and anxiety.

Children and young people with sensory processing difficulties benefit from sensory calming activities when they are feeling restless, angry or frustrated. They may also be helpful to prevent meltdowns. You can try providing a choice of activities, your child may even be able to select the activity that they need in order to self-regulate.

Below are some activities and movements that can help with calming:

Finding a safe quiet space for rest and recovery

Exploring a box of sensory toys, such as, soft fabrics, tangle toys, vibrating toys

Listening to music that is organising for your child

Drinking through a straw or blowing bubbles

Your child giving themselves a tight hug

Movement back and forth, such as a swing or balance board.

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Find practical tips for parents who feel their child will benefit from sensory calming, with advice from the occupational therapy service at Just One Norfolk

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Autism Awareness & Inclusion course - NASEN/Whole School SEND

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Autism Awareness & Inclusion course - NASEN/Whole School SEND

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Our DfE-funded ‘Train the Trainer’ packages are designed for leaders, SENCOs, and inclusion teams who want to deliver high-quality, evidence-based autism training to staff — with clarity, confidence, and minimal preparation time.

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Bromley SEND Local Offer - Social communication needs including autism

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Bromley SEND Local Offer - Social communication needs including autism

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Social and communication needs including autism - London Borough of Bromley

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London Borough of Bromley - Bromley Council website homepage www.bromley.gov.uk.

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Autistic Voice Resources | CASPA Bromley

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Autistic Voice Resources We hope you find this resource useful and insightful. This product was created as part of the […]

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Understanding your autistic sibling - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Understanding your autistic sibling - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Understanding Your Sibling's Autism Diagnosis (A5)

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Understanding your grandchild's autism diagnosis - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Understanding your grandchild's autism diagnosis - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Understanding your Grandchild's Diagnosis (A5)

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Understanding my child's autism diagnosis - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Understanding my child's autism diagnosis - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Understanding Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis (A5)booklet

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Understanding my autism diagnosis - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Understanding my autism diagnosis - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Understanding my diagnosis for Tweens and Teens A5 Booklet

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Different, not less - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Different, not less - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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5 things I wish my parents knew - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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5 things I wish my parents knew - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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5 things I wish my teacher knew - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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5 things I wish my teacher knew - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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5 things I wish my friends knew - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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5 things I wish my friends knew - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Autism communication cards - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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Autism communication cards - Bromley Autistic Voice Project

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What are they thinking, feeling and saying? An activity support Theory of Mind

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What are they thinking, feeling and saying? An activity support Theory of Mind

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What are they thinking, feeling and saying - an activity to support Theory of Mind

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Autistic Voice Stop & Think Project 2025

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Autistic Voice Stop & Think Project 2025

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Stop and Think Autistic Voice Project 2025

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Introduction to sensory processing differences

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Introduction to sensory processing differences

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ISAT CPD Introduction to sensory processing

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ISAT CPD Introduction to executive functioning

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Awareness, understanding and identification for autism

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Awareness, understanding and identification for autism

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About Autism Videos - SEN Support Videos

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About Autism Videos - SEN Support Videos

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AET Autism progression framework Excel working document

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AET Autism progression framework Excel working document

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Resources for managing social situations

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Resources for managing social situations

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Supporting mental health resource for teens

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Supporting mental health resource for teens

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Neurodivergent-Friendly DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Transformative Guide for Neurodivergent Teens to Build Confidence and Balance with Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Skills

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Buy Neurodivergent-Friendly DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Transformative Guide for Neurodivergent Teens to Build Confidence and Balance with Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Skills by Howes, Lizzie (ISBN: 9798305923193) from Amazon’s Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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4. Supporting Children with Tics (Dr Seonaid Anderson)

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The fourth film in a series of explanatory videos about Tourette's Syndrome, presented by Dr Seonaid Anderson of Neuro-Diverse.org.

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2. Diagnosis of Tics and Tic Disorders (Dr. Seonaid Anderson)

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The second in a series of explanatory videos about Tourette's Syndrome, presented by Dr Seonaid Anderson of Neuro-Diverse.org.

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1. What are Tics? (Dr. Seonaid Anderson)

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Tourettes Action Misunderstood Awareness Campaign Film

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Information on Tics and Tic disorders, co-occurring conditions etc

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Bladder & Bowel nurses Bromley and useful information

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Bladder & Bowel nurses Bromley and useful information

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Email for CYPBB Nurses (all referrals need to be via GP)

bromh.CYPbladderandbowel@nhs.net

Helpful information - ERIC + BBUK both have a telephone helpline for families and information for CYP

Constipation https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRvi5Kvwbxk0e_dZ9C7G8oVGWNNGejwXi

Daytime bladder health and drinking https://eric.org.uk/childrens-bladders/

Night-time Wetting https://eric.org.uk/childrens-bladders/bedwetting/

Toilet training - best practice guidance for professionals https://www.bbuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Supporting-Skill-Development-for-Toilet-Training-Best-Practice-Guidelines-for-Professionals-Version-Two-1.pdf

School/nursery guidance  inc policy information and sample care plans https://eric.org.uk/schools-and-nurseries/

https://www.bbuk.org.uk/children-young-people/resources-for-children/

Constipation in Children - a joint series by NHS England South West & ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity

Find out more about how to recognise and treat constipation in children. This series of videos has been designed in partnership by NHS England — South West a...

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Guide on periods for those with autism and sensory processing differences

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Guide on periods for those with autism and sensory processing differences

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Autism training from a person not just a textbook

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Is a book for everyone! It is written in a gender neutral style, and has a flap system to manage the amount of images you see.

The book is for ages 9+ and has step by step photos for using menstrual cups, period underwear and cloth pads"

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The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods by Robyn Steward - Autism training from a person not just a textbook

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The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods which is a guide for Autistic people who are going to have periods. The ebook is written in a gendered neutral way.It is published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

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Strategies, tips and book recommendations

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Strategies, tips and book recommendations

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Autism transition early years guide, up to transition to Year 1 (Part 3)

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Autism transition early years guide, up to transition to Year 1 (Part 3)

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Autism transition early years guide, up to transition to Year 1 (Part 2)

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Autism transition early years guide, up to transition to Year 1 (Part 2)

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Autism transition early years guide, up to transition to Year 1 (Part 1) 

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Autism transition early years guide, up to transition to Year 1 (Part 1) 

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Reasonable adjustments possible at school for autistic girls

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Reasonable adjustments possible at school for autistic girls

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How I feel in school activity (younger children with communication/complex needs)

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How I feel in school activity (younger children with communication/complex needs)

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What to look for in an internal presentation of Autism

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What to look for in an internal presentation of Autism

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Shared experiences of being Autistic

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Hi, we're the Autistic Young Experts and on this channel you'll find out about our experiences of being autistic in our everyday lives, why we see autism as a difference and not a deficit, and why you should too! If you're new to our channel, please consider subscribing...

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Guides, articles and podcasts to support young people post diagnosis

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Social vs Medical model - Autism re-explained

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Social vs Medical model - Autism re-explained

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Autism Re-explained: Social vs Medical model of Disability

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Autism Insights: Why Language Matters - Ollie's Lived Experience

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Bumper - 'Play your way' resource and template to help children identify their play preferences

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Bumper - 'Play your way' resource and template to help children identify their play preferences

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Contains lots of ideas under each section of need and resources

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Autism and suicidal ideation - National Autistic Society

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Autism and suicidal ideation - National Autistic Society

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This section looks at the subject of suicide and suicidal thoughts among autistic people and what we can do to help.

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The noun project - free symbols (black & white) and photos

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The noun project - free symbols (black & white) and photos

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Noun Project: Free Icons & Stock Photos for Everything

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Noun Project has the most diverse collection of free icons and stock photos. Download SVG and PNG. Over 5 million art-quality icons and free photos.

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Free symbols - may be more suitable for older pupils

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Free symbols - may be more suitable for older pupils

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The Mulberry Symbols, or Pictograms, are a set of scalable SVG graphic images designed for communications use. They are ideal for adults using AAC software or devices or any online accessibility use where their liberal licence ensures unrestricted use, copying and distribution.

Below is a sample of the Mulberry Symbols. You can view the entire collection of symbols (very large web page) or download a pdf as described below.

Our Vision

We believe that communication is a fundamental human right. Many people with impaired speech and other language difficulties require symbols to support their communication needs, to enable their desires, wishes and opinions to be expressed.

These symbols are provided as a "free at the point of use" resource for speech and language professionals (SLTs) or developers to use in communication aids or to print. We also hope exciting new uses will be created so we have used a liberal Creative Commons licence.

Designed to overcome high costs experienced by symbols users - free at point of use

Foster innovation by allowing reuse and derivations, including internationalisation and use in web apps.

Adult oriented symbols - most proprietary sets are designed for children

Features unusual symbols usually missing from proprietary sets

Designed by graphic artists, reviewed by community and coloured by SLTs overseeing volunteers who had mental health issues

Symbols and design process originated by Garry Paxton who then assigned copyright over to Steve Lee in 2018

The Open AAC ecosystem

Mulberry is proud to be part of the growing number of tools and services providing free and open access to symbols and AAC. Steve Lee wrote a blog post summarising the state of play in April 2020.

Downloads

The Latest Release contains:

We also have:

We plan to add an interactive facility to select and download symbols but until then it is possible, though you need to specify the symbol name yourself.

Open categories.html - it's big so a slow download

Right click on a symbol and select "Save Image" or equivalent depending on your web browser

Change the filename from index.svg to whatever you want and save

We'd love to know how you plan to use the symbols so we can provide the best possible access.

Licence

These symbols are published under the Creative Commons BY-SA licence. You can use the symbols in any project or product, commercial or otherwise as long as any distribution gives us clear attribution and any new or derived symbols are shared under the same licence.

So, you are free to reproduce these symbols and distribute them or derivatives in printed or electronic form. For example, in a printed communication document or board, a website, app or marketing material. While you may charge for your product or added value, you must not charge for the symbols themselves. They are to remain free of cost and freely available to all.

We do encourage you to modify and enhance the symbols so that they are even more useful. We'd love you to contribute your changes back to us to share but you are not required to do so. The licence allows us to find and publish your changes anyway but we'd much prefer to work directly with you.

You can easily use the text "Copyright 2018/19 Steve Lee - This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 UK: England & Wales License." and also attribute us with a link to this website plus a mention of Mulberry Symbols.

Contributions

We'd love to work with you to help improve the symbols or this website. For example, new symbols and translations are currently needed. We use the GitHub collaboration platform to discuss and track work - see you there.

The Symbols in Use

Here's a list of uses of the Mulberry Symbols that we know about. Please let us know of others so we can add them.

Printable Resource for COVID19 patients by Eliada Pampoulou & Maria Constanta of Cyprus University of Technology in English and Greek (pdf).

AlwaysInMind is a web app for simplified and managed access to media and communications.

BabNoor is an Arabic language AAC iOS app.

Bildstod.se is a free and open online resource that lets users create their own symbol support from a large database collection of open symbol sets. Some of the Mulberry symbols there have been adapted by DART.

BoardBuilder is a web app for designing communication boards which can be exported as PDF or to AACs.

cboard is an open source communication web app using symbols and text to speech.

Commtap use the symbols in their Symboliser product for adding symbols to text and Eye Gaze Communication Book Maker which use the open source symbol server.

CommuniKate is an AAC and set of Powerpoint/Impress board templates.

Global Symbols provides a dictionary of international communications symbols, apps and training.

Open AAC is an initiative to create and encourage open-licensed resources and tools to support AAC users.

Symbol-It is a mobile app that allows you to easily immerse a symbol speaker in their symbol system by facilitating real-time speech to AAC symbol conversion.

Thanks and Acknowledgements

Garry Paxton, Project manager - for the vision of free, web-friendly, disruptive, community reviewed symbols

Claire Barge, Graphics Designer - for the symbols with their adult-friendly, clear, inclusive style

Sandra and others - for their work in symbol colouring

E.A. Draffan and several Speech and Language Therapists for suggesting and reviewing symbols

Our techie GitHub contributors

If you have any questions or suggestions then do raise an issue over on GitHub or drop me a line at "steve @ opendirective . com".

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Autistic folks may be at higher risk for substance misuse disorder, but treatment can help you recover and learn healthier coping mechanisms.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is an umbrella term for a group of developmental disabilities that affect communication, behavior, and learning. Autism is most commonly diagnosed in early childhood, although some adults receive a diagnosis much later in life.

Research suggests that autistic folks are more likely to experience co-occurring mental health conditions, including substance use disorder. Substance use disorder, also known as drug abuse or addiction, develops when repeated substance use leads to severe impairment in daily life.

Below, we explore the possible connection between autism and addiction, including the effects of autistic traits on substance use and misuse and treatment options for recovery.

Substance use disorder can affect anyone, but a 2022 research review indicated that several factors can increase the risk of developing this condition. One of those risk factors is autism - which studies suggest may be associated with a higher risk of substance use disorder.

One large population-based study from 2016 explored the risk of problems with substance use in both autistic folks and those without autism.

Study results, which included 26,986 autistic individuals and 96,557 relatives without autism, found that autism was associated with double the risk of substance use problems. Results also showed that autistic folks with co-occurring attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had the highest risk.

Another recent study published in 2021 explored substance use disorder risk in autistic adolescents and adults, including the possible factors associated with this risk.

Substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and drug use disorder risk were significantly higher in autistic participants, according to the study. Study results also showed that autistic participants with substance use disorder had a higher risk of mortality than non-ASD participants without the disorder.

When it comes to substance use overall, autistic folks may actually be less likely to engage in these behaviors, per recently published research. However, autism appears to increase the risk of casual substance use turning into substance misuse or substance use disorder.

Autistic folks may be more likely to develop substance use issues because of traits associated with autism. For example, brain changes, repetitive behaviors, social pressure, and self-medication are just a few factors that can play a role in increasing substance misuse behaviors.

A different study also published in 2021 showed that some of the most commonly reported themes of substance use in autistic adolescents and adults included:

having positive experiences

managing physical symptoms

managing mental health symptoms

addressing behavioral symptoms

feeling socially motivated

A review of research from the same year indicated that several risk factors related to autism, such as higher severity, difficulty with social functioning, and cognitive deficits, to name a few, also played a role in substance use risk.

Outside of autistic traits, the researchers found that other factors that are more likely to affect autistic folks - mental health conditions and substance use issues in relatives, for example - also increased overall risk.

Treatment for substance use disorder varies from person to person, depending on the substances misused, the length of use, and other factors. Ideally, the treatment you receive should factor in your needs as an autistic person. Talk with any healthcare professional you consider to learn whether they have experience and a history of positive outcomes working with autistic clients.

Supervised inpatient detoxification

Detoxification is a process that involves discontinuing the use of a substance that a person has developed a dependence on. Detoxing the body can happen gradually or suddenly, depending on the approach, and can cause withdrawal symptoms.

Inpatient or outpatient treatment

Inpatient treatment usually takes place in an inpatient facility with around-the-clock care and support. Inpatient treatment offers people the chance to engage in intensive recovery in a safe and supportive environment.

Outpatient treatment usually involves a combination of daily treatment at a facility and continued treatment at home. Outpatient treatment offers people more freedom to engage in daily life while undergoing recovery.

Support groups, programs, and therapy

Support groups and other programs, such as 12-step programs, offer additional long-term support to people in recovery from substance use disorders. Some programs even cater specifically to autistic folks who are in recovery from addiction.

Therapy is also a crucial element of substance use disorder recovery that teaches the skills necessary to avoid relapse. Autistic folks in recovery can also benefit from therapy approaches that address some of the social, behavioral, and mental health risk factors for substance misuse.

Autistic folks may be less likely than their peers to engage in alcohol or drug use, but those who do engage in substance use may be more likely to misuse these substances.

Several factors appear to increase this risk, including trait severity, social and cognitive deficits, and more.

If you or someone you love has been living with substance misuse or addiction, consider reaching out to a doctor or therapist with your concerns.

With the right treatment and other supportive resources, you can detox and learn the skills necessary for long-term recovery.

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Autism and Addiction: Exploring Substance Misuse in Autistic Folks

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Studies show that autistic folks may be at higher risk of substance misuse, but that's not the whole story. Let's look deeper.

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Recreational drug use to self-medicate mental health in autism 

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There is significant debate about substance use of autistic adolescents and adults. Some studies indicate that autistic individuals are less likely to use substances, whereas others suggest that autistic individuals are at greater risk of substance misuse or abuse. The team at the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge used a 'mixed methods' design to consider both the frequency of substance use among autistic individuals, as well as their self-reported experiences of substance use.

Overall, 1,183 autistic and 1,203 non-autistic adolescents and adults (aged 16-90 years) provided information about the frequency of their substance use via an anonymous, online survey; of this group, 919 individuals also gave more in-depth responses about their experiences of substance use.

Autistic adults were less likely than non-autistic peers to use substances. Only 16% of autistic adults, compared to 22% of non-autistic adults, reported drinking on three or more days per week on average. Similarly, only 4% of autistic adults reported binge-drinking compared to 8% of non-autistic adults.

There were also some sex differences in patterns of substance use: autistic males were less likely than non-autistic males to report ever having smoked or used drugs. In contrast, the team did not find differences in the patterns of frequency of smoking or drug use between autistic and non-autistic females.

However, despite lower rates of substance use overall, the qualitative findings of the study provide a much less hopeful picture: autistic adults were nearly nine times more likely than non-autistic peers to report using recreational drugs (such as marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines) to manage unwanted symptoms, including autism-related symptoms.

Drugs were used to reduce sensory overload, help with mental focus, and provide routine, among other reasons. Several autistic participants also indirectly referenced using substances to mask their autism. Past research has shown that this behavioural management (also known as 'camouflaging' or 'compensating') has been linked to emotional exhaustion, worse mental health, and even increased risk of suicide among autistic adults.

Autistic adolescents and adults were also over three times more likely than others to report using substances to manage mental health symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Several participants specifically noted that they used drugs for self-medication. However, this self-medication was not always viewed as negative by participants, and several noted that using recreational drugs allowed them to reduce the doses of prescribed medications for mental health conditions, which was a welcome change due to the sometimes significant side effects from their prescribed medications.

Another area of concern was the strong association between vulnerability and substance use among autistic teenagers and adults. Previous work from the Cambridge team suggests that autistic adults may be much more likely to have adverse life experiences and be at greater risk of suicide than others. The findings of the new study indicate that autistic individuals are over four times more likely to report vulnerability associated with substance use compared to their non-autistic peers, including dependence/addiction, using drugs to deal with past trauma, and substance use associated with suicide.

In addition, the study identified two new areas of vulnerability not been previously reported: being forced, tricked, or accidentally taking drugs; and childhood use of substances (at the age of 12 years or younger).

Elizabeth Weir, a PhD student at the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge, and the lead researcher of the study, said: "Whether or not the substances currently classed as 'recreational' could be used medically remains an open question. It is evident that the current systems of health and social care support are not meeting the needs of many autistic teenagers and adults.

"No one should feel that they need to self-medicate for these issues without guidance from a healthcare professional. Identifying new forms of effective support is urgent considering the complex associations between substance use, mental health, and behaviour management-particularly as camouflaging and compensating behaviours are associated with suicide risk among autistic individuals."

Dr Carrie Allison, Director of Research Strategy at the Autism Research Centre and a member of the research team, said: "While some of our results suggest lower likelihood of substance use overall, physicians should not assume that their autistic patients aren't using drugs. Drug use can be harmful so healthcare providers should aim to establish trusting relationships with autistic and non-autistic patients alike to foster frank and honest conversations about substance use."

Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Director of the Autism Research Centre and a member of the team, said: "We continue to see new areas in which autistic adults experience vulnerability: mental health, physical health, suicide risk, lifestyle patterns, the criminal justice system, and so on. Substance use is now another area that we need to consider when developing new forms of support for autistic individuals. It is essential that we ensure that autistic people have equal access to high quality social and healthcare that can appropriately support their specific needs; and, unfortunately, it seems clear that our current systems are still not meeting this mark."

The research was funded by the Autism Research Trust, Rosetrees Trust, Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Corbin Charitable Trust, Medical Research Council, Wellcome and the Innovative Medicines Initiative.
Reference
Weir, E, Allison, C, & Baron-Cohen, S. Understanding the substance use of autistic adolescents and adults: a mixed methods approach. The Lancet Psychiatry (2021).

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