What is autism? (Close ones)
Information for close ones of someone with autism
If you are a close one of someone diagnosed with autism, you might have many questions. What does it mean for your partner, friend or family member? What situations can be difficult? And what does it mean for you? This module will help you understand these things.
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Who is this module designed for?
The module is designed for close ones of someone with autism, such as partners, siblings, friends and other relatives.
What is the content of the module?
The module explains more about autism to close ones: what is it? How does it develop? How does someone with autism experience it? In this way, relatives gain a better understanding of what goes on in the mind of the person with autism.
Close ones also get a chance to express grief over their close one being diagnosed with autism. In addition, they can reflect on what situations they find difficult with the person with autism and what symptoms of autism they notice the most.
Finally, close ones start thinking about how they can take care of themselves, what their good sides are and which things are already going well in their lives and in their contact with the person with autism.
Special features of the module
This module helps to address challenges close ones may face. It also focuses on taking care of yourself and expressing feelings like frustration and sadness.
Complicated concepts are explained in a simple way. This helps close ones to understand what the words mean without feeling overwhelmed.
Further information
The intervention mapping method was used for the development. If you want to know more about that, read the white paper on intervention mapping.
Get in touch with us!
Are you interested in using this intervention in your work as a care provider? Or do you want more information? Please get in touch with your account manager or contact us.
