Parents Hub
You’re not alone
Around 1 in 100 people in the UK are autistic, so there’s a whole community walking a similar path. There is always someone to talk to.
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Getting a Diagnosis
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You can contact allison.ward@autismsomerset.org for more questions and support around getting a diagnosis.
Working with School
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Share a one-page profile: what helps, what hinders, favourite interests
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Ask about the Autism in Schools project – many Somerset primaries and secondaries have trained "Autism Champions"
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Request reasonable adjustments: quieter lunch space, visual timetables, exam accommodations
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Pro tip: Meet with your child's teacher at the start of each term to set communication preferences and share any changes at home.
Looking After Yourself
Caring can be exhausting; NHS research confirms parental stress is common.
Self-care strategies:
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Build micro-breaks into your day (5-minute breathing exercise, walk round the block)
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Join our monthly Coffee & Connect group (Taunton / online) – no agenda, just mutual support
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If you feel burned out, book a signposting call; we'll help you find respite or counselling
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