Autism Knowledge Center
Educational content organized by topic to make navigation easier. The Project prioritizes identifiable scientific, academic and institutional sources and only states that technical review occurred when it was actually performed.
What is autism?
Understand Autism Spectrum Disorder: support levels, early signs, characteristics and development across the lifespan.
Causes and Associated Factors
What science knows about genetic, biological and environmental factors. Myths and facts about autism.
Conditions that may coexist
ADHD, anxiety, epilepsy, sleep changes and other conditions or difficulties that may coexist with autism.
Communication beyond speech
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), different forms of expression and support for communicative participation.
Behavior, context and support
Crises, changes, repetitive movements, communication, health, environment and possibilities for individualized support.
Food Selectivity Center
Recipes, nutrition guidance and strategies for children with food refusal and neophobia.
Multidisciplinary Team
Learn about the professionals who may be involved in care and how integrated teamwork can function.
Diagnosis and assessment
Diagnostic process, screening, clinical assessment, documents and differences in the purposes of reports and records.
Rights and Benefits Center
CIPTEA, BPC, priority service, rights in education, health, transportation and social security benefits.
Identification Lanyards
Sunflower lanyards, puzzle-ribbon symbols and neurodiversity symbols: differences between social use, identification and legal recognition.
Caregiver Support
Exhaustion, emotional overload, parental guilt, mental health and self-care for family members and caregivers.
Psychological Support for Caregivers
Primary care, CAPS, emotional support and social assistance: ways to seek help and confirm available local pathways.
NGOs and Institutions
Institutional references with identified sources for research on rights, education, information or autism-related support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from parents and caregivers about child development and warning signs.
🌅 Everyday Guide
Practical guidance for everyday life with your child
Sleep and Autism
Factors that may affect sleep, possible habits, warning signs and when to seek assessment.
Visual Routine
How to try visual supports according to the person’s communication, understanding and preferences.
Sensory processing and responses
Understand sensory differences, observe context and learn about possible adaptations to support participation.
Autism and school inclusion
Educational rights, specialized educational support, IEP/PAEE, school support professionals and family-school communication.
Changes and Transitions
How to prepare your child for appointments, travel, holidays and other routine changes.
Siblings of autistic people
Listening, individual attention, boundaries, responsibilities and support for different sibling experiences.
Important notice
Projeto Acolher TEA is a social, educational and science communication initiative. Content does not replace professional assessment, diagnosis or consultation. Pages may bring together scientific, academic and institutional sources and editorial summaries, with transparency about the type of content.
Editorial review of the center: August 18, 2026
O que é autismo?
Uma introdução ao Transtorno do Espectro Autista e às suas diferentes formas de manifestação.
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