Question: How can I communicate with my autistic loved one in a care home?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
section_headers: Autistic children and young people
section_content: Autistic children and young people may struggle to identify any physical
symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as having difficulty talking about
the emotions the situation will create. Keep an eye out for changes in
behaviour which may help you to identify their emotional state, as well as
physical symptoms.
There is going to be disruption for all of us during the pandemic, for example
it will not be possible to follow normal routines, or visit older family
members. If your child or young person becomes ill, they may struggle to
manage the physical experience. You can help to manage these changes using any
strategies that you know work for your family, or see sources of further
advice and support at the bottom of this section.
It is important to be honest when communicating with your child or young
person about the changing situation, measures they can take to stay safe, and
the symptoms of the virus. Try to avoid giving definitive statements about the
future - this is a rapidly developing situation and your child or young person
may be more distressed if things change when they were told they would not.
Keep up to date with official information about coronavirus
(COVID-19).
You should continue to access support of local autism groups online or via
phone. The National Autistic Society guidance on managing
anxiety might also be
helpful - you can call the Autism
Helpline on
0808 800 4104 for further advice.
If your child or young person has a specific health condition that requires
them to leave the house to maintain their
health - including if that involves travel beyond your local area
- then you can if safe to do so. For example, if your child or young person
requires specific exercise in an open space 2 or 3 times each day. This should
ideally be in line with a care plan agreed with a medical professional. Even
in such cases, in order to reduce the spread of infection and protect those
exercising, travel outside of the home should be limited, as close to your
local area as possible, and you should remain at least 2 metres apart from
anyone who is not a member of your household or a carer at all times.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer deals more with autistic children living with their parents, though some of the advice could be applicable to autistic people in a care home.
This is a great response that is very thorough and detailed about exactly what the question is asking. It lists many suggestions about how to handle an autistic child as it relates to COVID with links more more information

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): providing unpaid care to adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults
section_headers: Protecting yourself and the person you care for
If the person you care for is in a care home
section_content: If you have no symptoms, you should keep in contact with the care home to
understand any local arrangement to keep in touch with residents and follow
the guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older
people and vulnerable
adults. This
guidance includes tips on how to maintain contact with relatives or friends
such as staying in touch via phone or post where you are unable, or it is not
advisable, to visit.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
The question wants to know about people with autism and this response makes no mention of that disease. this is what you should do if you don't have symptoms
This answers the question about keeping in contact with someone in a care home, but is vague, and the link provided doesn't work.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19)
section_headers: People living with dementia
section_content: You may feel concerned about coronavirus how it could affect you. Alzheimer’s
Society has published information on coronavirus for people affected by
dementia.
If you’d like to connect and talk with other people affected by dementia, you
can visit the Alzheimer’s Society online community Talking
Point.
A range of information on information on dementia is also available from
Alzheimer’s Research UK.
If you are still feeling worried and want more help you can call the
Alzheimer’s Society Helpline on 0300 222 11 22.
You can also speak to a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse on Dementia UK’s
Helpline, on 0800
888 6687.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
The question is asking about communicating with people with autism and the response is talking about people with dementia and alzheimer's so these aren't the same
This is about people affected by Alzheimer's and dementia in general, not people in care homes with autism.

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