Bereavement and Autism The Autism Society describes autism as follows; Autism is a developmental disability that affects someone from birth and lasts for their lifetime. It affects how they communicate, experience and interact with the world around them so it's important to understand what an autistic person is feeling when they are bereaved in order to help them find the support they may need. Leeds Bereavement Forum have identified some helpful resources for anyone with autism or someone supporting a person with autism; Autism and Bereavement Supporting a bereaved autistic child - Child Bereavement UK Bereavement - a guide for professionals - National Autistic Society Autism and Bereavement by Purple Ella Autistic Grief is not like neurotypical grief - Talking person’s guide to autism Helping Autistic Children Understand Death and Dying - Talking person’s guide to autism Please also check out our page on bereavement and disability HERE Manage Cookie Preferences