{"id":68484,"date":"2025-04-10T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?p=68484"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:27:21","slug":"how-to-support-an-autistic-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/toolkit\/how-to-support-an-autistic-child\/","title":{"rendered":"How to support an autistic child"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Parenting is a journey filled with love, learning, and challenges. When your child is on the autism spectrum, that journey can come with unique struggles that often go unseen. In this blog, we acknowledge those experiences, offer support, and remind parents that they\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of Autism Awareness Month this April, we\u2019d like to celebrate all the amazing autistic children and young people who attend our sessions at Sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our free play sessions are designed to help disabled children up to 8 years old and their families communicate, develop and connect through a range of play-based activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what some of our families say:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe staff are amazing \u2013 always welcoming, patient, and thoughtful. They create such a positive and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring every child feels safe and engaged.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s lovely to talk to them and meet other parents with children of similar needs. I don\u2019t feel looked at or judged when my child plays with something in their own way.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe atmosphere at these sessions is truly wonderful \u2013 welcoming, inclusive, and engaging. The staff are always warm, attentive, and professional, ensuring every child feels supported and valued.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to find out how we can help your child?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Visit our early intervention page, where you’ll find information about our free play sessions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, let\u2019s explore some strategies that you can use as the parent of an autistic child, so you feel confident in your ability to support them through each stage of their development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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