Information Booklets
Free downloadable booklets covering autism, ADHD, education, communication, behaviour, daily life, family support and benefits. These resources are designed to give clear, practical information for autistic people, families, carers and professionals.
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Each booklet opens as a PDF. You can read them online, download them, print them or share them with family members, schools, support workers or professionals.
Understanding Autism and Related Conditions
Resources to help explain autism, ADHD, PDA, dyslexia, mental health and autism-related support.
Before and After a Diagnosis
A guide to seeking an autism diagnosis and understanding what may happen afterwards.
Open PDFASD & ADHD
Information about autism and ADHD, including similarities, differences and overlapping needs.
Open PDFPathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Practical information about PDA and demand avoidance within an autism profile.
Open PDFDyslexia
Information about dyslexia, learning differences and possible support strategies.
Open PDFAutism & Mental Health
Information about autism, wellbeing, anxiety, mental health needs and support options.
Open PDFNICE Guidelines
A family-friendly guide to understanding autism support in the NHS.
Open PDFEducation and School Support
Resources for understanding school support, EHCPs and school attendance difficulties.
Communication and Behaviour
Practical resources to support communication, emotional regulation, safety and behaviour.
Communication and Behaviour
Supportive guidance around behaviour as communication and understanding unmet needs.
Open PDFAppropriate Touch
A resource to support understanding of personal boundaries and appropriate touch.
Open PDFThe 5 Point Anger Scale
A visual tool to help young people understand and manage strong emotions.
Open PDFSocial Stories
Information about using social stories to explain situations, expectations and changes.
Open PDFDaily Life and Health
Resources for everyday routines, sleep, toileting and health-related support.
Family and Carers
Booklets for families, carers and young people who support someone at home.
Financial and Practical Support
Guides to disability benefits, carer support and practical financial information.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Information about DLA and support for children with care or mobility needs.
Open PDFPersonal Independence Payment (PIP)
Information about PIP, daily living, mobility and practical evidence gathering.
Open PDFCarers Allowance
Information about Carer’s Allowance and support for people caring for someone else.
Open PDFNeed help finding the right booklet?
If you are not sure which booklet is most relevant, you can contact ASD Helping Hands and we can help signpost you to information that may be useful.