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Understanding Autism — Family Explainer (Printable)

A warm, two-page explainer for families, friends and classmates. Strengths, sensory needs and how to help.

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Understanding Autism — printable explainer

A friendly, neurodiversity-affirming explainer you can share with grandparents, teachers, friends and classmates.

What's inside

  • What autism is (and what it isn't)
  • Strengths we often see
  • Things that can be tricky
  • How meltdowns differ from tantrums
  • Five ways anyone can help
  • A short glossary: stimming, sensory processing, masking, special interests

Print, share, stick on the fridge — whatever helps your people understand.