When thinking about ASD and ‘good mental health’ much of the emphasis is on providing the young person with the support they need to try to help prevent mental health difficulties from arising, known as the preventative approach. The following may help with this:

Picking Your Battles

Preparing For Changes

Sleep Hygiene

Supporting Communication

Promoting Positive Relationships

Special Interests/Repetitive Behaviours

Communication Within Education

Emotional Literacy

Bullying

Managing Energy Levels

Sensory Processing

You may also find some further information on the page of:

Learning Disabilities and Common Problems

Getting support from voluntary services

Please download our Voluntary Sector and Community Services for Children, Young People and Families leaflet to see the details of list of a range of support services for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Learning Disabilities.