Living with Autism, Dan and Charlie 5 years on

Duration: 9 mins Publication Date: 20 Oct 2023 Next Review Date: 20 Oct 2026 DOI: https://

Description

Five years on from when Nip in the Bud first spoke with father and son, Dan and Charlie, we caught up to hear about Charlie’s autism journey. Charlie shares how important it is to get a diagnosis early on and to find out what makes you happy, whilst his dad, Dan explains how his son has learned to self-regulate and what’s worked for them as a family. To watch the first film featuring Dan and Charlie’s experience of living with autism, visit our website at nipinthebud.org

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the personal story of a father and son living with autism

2. Learn the importance of early intervention and early diagnosis

3. Understand the differences of how autism displays in a child as they get older


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