Salisbury Support 4 Autism

22/11/2025

🏃 Exercise supports wellbeing, but not every environment feels accessible.

Some autistic adults prefer quieter spaces, predictable routines, or solo activities like walking or swimming.

Small adjustments help make movement enjoyable for everyone.

💬 What kind of activity helps you or someone you support feel good?

21/11/2025

💙 Every bit of progress deserves to be celebrated.

Whether it’s mastering a new skill, finding calm in a routine, or feeling more confident day by day, growth takes time and patience.

With the right support, amazing things happen.

19/11/2025

🦷 Dental appointments can be challenging for some autistic adults.

Things like bright lights, new sensations, or busy waiting rooms can feel overwhelming.

Planning ahead and using calm, predictable routines can help make appointments easier.

Helpful ideas:

- Ask for a quieter time of day
- Request clear explanations before each step
- Bring a familiar item for comfort

Everyone deserves stress-free healthcare.

14/11/2025

💬 Everyone communicates differently.

Some autistic adults prefer written or visual communication, while others find conversation easier in calm, quiet settings.

Taking time to understand what works best shows respect and helps people feel heard.

What communication strategies have you found most helpful?

13/11/2025

🌟 Every person has unique strengths.

Many autistic adults bring incredible focus, creativity, and reliability to everything they do.

By recognising strengths rather than just challenges, we create opportunities for people to thrive at home, in education, and in work.

12/11/2025

Change can be hard, especially when routines bring comfort. 💙

The National Autistic Society shares that many autistic adults rely on structure and predictability to feel calm.

Even small, unexpected changes can cause anxiety.

Supporting someone through change can be as simple as:

📅 Explaining what’s happening next
📸 Using visual reminders
🕰️ Allowing extra time to adapt

Consistency builds confidence.

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/about-autism/preference-for-order-predictability-or-routine

Autistic people may prefer to follow set routines or rituals, to know what is going to happen in advance, and for rules to be clear and the same for everyone.

07/11/2025

Everyone has something that helps them feel calm.
For some people, it’s music. For others, a quiet space or favourite item.

For many autistic adults, these small comforts make a huge difference in reducing stress or sensory overload.

💬 What helps you (or someone you support) feel calmer in a busy world?

06/11/2025

💙 Independence doesn’t mean doing it all alone.

True independence comes from feeling supported, understood, and empowered to make your own choices.

With the right care and encouragement, every small achievement becomes a building block for confidence.

05/11/2025

Ever felt like time slips away faster or slower some days?
For many autistic adults, that’s a daily experience.

Differences in processing or focus can make time feel different, making transitions and deadlines harder.

Simple steps can help:

🕰️ Use clear visual cues
📋 Keep routines predictable
💬 Allow a bit more time between tasks

It’s not about rushing, it’s about understanding.

31/10/2025

💙 It’s the little things that mean the most.

In our work, it’s not just about big milestones, it’s the smiles, the breakthroughs, and the quiet moments of connection that make every day worthwhile.

A smile after weeks of progress. A shared laugh during a quiet afternoon. A breakthrough that came when the time was right.

We’d love to hear from you – what’s brought a bit of joy to your week?

30/10/2025

When someone avoids a task, it’s not always about refusal, sometimes it’s anxiety.

The National Autistic Society explains that some autistic adults experience demand avoidance feeling overwhelmed or anxious when asked to do something.

It’s not stubbornness or lack of motivation. It’s often about needing control, predictability, or time to process.

💙 Support can include:

- Offering choice
- Reducing pressure
- Using gentle, calm communication

Small changes can make big differences.

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/demand-avoidance

Resistance to demands is a characteristic experienced by and observed in some autistic people. It is sometimes labelled as Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), but there is debate about the evidence for and usefulness of this label.

29/10/2025

💙 Everyone deserves to feel they belong.

Many autistic adults feel lonely or isolated, especially when they’re expected to fit into environments that don’t meet their needs.

Belonging doesn’t mean blending in, it means being accepted, understood, and supported.

As carers, professionals, and community members, we can all play a part by:

- Making environments predictable and sensory-friendly
- Valuing all forms of communication
- Remembering that small acts of kindness make a big difference

💬 What’s one thing that helps someone you support feel they belong?