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Slide 1 – Title
Understanding Autism – Part 1
Level 1 Disability-Inclusive Training
Slide 2 – Introduction
Autism affects how people think, feel, and interact
Some people live with autism, epilepsy, and anxiety together
Awareness is important every day
Slide 3 – About Me
I have autism, epilepsy, anxiety, and depression
I have worked as a visiting lecturer on learning disability and mental health
I raise awareness for families, carers, and professionals
Slide 4 – Autism Overview
Autism is a lifelong condition
Affects communication and social interaction
Can make daily life, work, and study harder
Sensory differences are common
Slide 5 – Epilepsy & Autism
Epilepsy can cause seizures, sometimes triggered by stress or anxiety
Anxiety is common in people with autism
Everyday responsibilities, bills, and benefits can increase stress
Slide 6 – Anxiety and Daily Life
Anxiety is feeling worried or panicked easily
Small tasks can feel overwhelming
Anxiety can affect health and safety, especially with epilepsy
Support can help reduce stress and panic
Slide 7 – How to Support Yourself
Ask for help when needed
Use routines to stay organized
Take breaks to manage stress
Try gentle exercise and hobbies
Slide 8 – Support from Others
Family can offer emotional support
Carers can help with daily living
Employers can make workplace adjustments
Teachers can provide learning support
Support workers can assist with independence
Listen without judging
Show patience and understanding
Help find resources and support services
Respect their pace and needs
Slide 9 – Sensory Differences
Some people are sensitive to noise
Bright lights can feel painful
Crowded places may feel overwhelming
Textures, smells, or touch may cause distress
Sensory overload can increase anxiety
Slide 10 – Communication Differences
Some autistic people find conversations difficult
Understanding tone or body language can be hard
Eye contact may feel uncomfortable
Some people prefer written communication
Extra time to process information helps
Slide 11 – Autism & ADHD Similarities
Both affect focus and attention
Both can impact organisation skills
Sensory issues can occur in both
Anxiety is common in both conditions
Routines may help manage daily life
Slide 12 – Autism & ADHD Differences
Autism affects social communication more deeply
ADHD is more linked to hyperactivity and impulsivity
Autistic people may prefer routine
ADHD can involve restlessness and risk-taking
Both can exist together (co-occurring)
Slide 13 – Mental Health Impact
Living with multiple conditions can be exhausting
Burnout and shutdown can happen
Depression may develop from stress or isolation
Stigma and misunderstanding increase pressure
Early support improves well-being
Slide 14 – Health & Safety Awareness
Seizures require safety planning
Stress can increase seizure likelihood
Anxiety may affect judgment or reactions
Workplaces should complete risk assessments
Reasonable adjustments improve safety
Slide 15 – Key Message
Autism is a difference, not a failure
Support needs vary for each person
Awareness reduces stigma
Reasonable adjustments create inclusion
People with autism can thrive with support
Slide 16 – UK Support Websites
National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Epilepsy Society: https://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/
Mind (mental health): https://www.mind.org.uk/
Slide 17 – USA Support Websites
Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/
Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com/
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): https://www.nami.org/
Slide 18 – Worldwide Support Websites
Autism Society International: https://www.autismsociety.org/
International Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.iefoundation.org/
WHO Mental Health: https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use
Slide 19 – Symbols for Accessibility
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Page 1 – Title: Understanding Autism – Part 1
Page 2 – Introduction:
Autism affects thinking, feeling, and interacting
Some people have autism, epilepsy, and anxiety together
Awareness helps everyone
Page 3 – About Me:
I have autism, epilepsy, anxiety, and depression
I lecture on learning disability and mental health
I raise awareness for families, carers, and professionals
Page 4 – Autism Overview:
Lifelong condition
Communication and social differences
Daily life can be challenging
Sensory differences are common
Page 5 – Epilepsy & Anxiety:
Seizures may occur, sometimes triggered by stress
Anxiety is common
Bills, responsibilities, and benefits can increase stress
Page 6 – How to Support Yourself:
Ask for help
Keep routines
Take breaks
Try gentle exercise and hobbies
Page 7 – Support from Others:
Family, carers, teachers, employers, support workers
Listen, show patience, respect needs, provide resources
Page 8 – Sensory Differences:
Sensitive to noise, lights, crowds, textures, smells
Sensory overload can increase anxiety
Page 9 – Communication Differences:
Conversations can be difficult
Eye contact may feel uncomfortable
Written communication preferred by some
Extra processing time helps
Page 10 – Autism & ADHD:
Similarities: attention, organisation, sensory issues, anxiety, routines
Differences: social communication vs hyperactivity/impulsivity, routines vs restlessness, may co-occur
Page 11 – Mental Health Impact:
Multiple conditions can cause exhaustion, burnout, depression
Stigma increases pressure
Early support improves well-being
Page 12 – Health & Safety Awareness:
Seizure planning, risk assessments
Stress increases seizure likelihood
Anxiety affects judgment
Reasonable adjustments improve safety
Page 13 – Key Message:
Autism is a difference, not a failure
Support varies for each person
Awareness reduces stigma
Adjustments create inclusion
People can thrive with support
Page 14 – Support Websites: UK, USA, Worldwide
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