This short movie demonstrates better than words what suffering from sensory overload can be like.
Living with autism
10 ways to help parents of a child with autism
If you know someone who has a child on the autism spectrum, this article suggests the best ways that you can help:
10 things autistic people want others to know about talking to them

People who have autism experience the world differently, and this often makes it harder for them to communicate. This article from The Guardian lists 10 important insights into the challenges autistic people face in social situations, and what we can do to make things easier.
At university with autism: ‘My tutors saw potential’
Children with Asperger syndrome often require special support in school because of social and behavioural difficulties. However, with appropriate interventions, they can learn to manage their differences. The story of Luke Walsh shows how students with autism can indeed thrive at University.
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/aug/16/at-university-with-autism-my-tutors-saw-potential

What is autism?..
People with autism are different. But in what way? And why?
A brilliant, clever and fun short video to raise awareness about autism .
For kids and adults. A must watch! (In Spanish)