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"Everyone is a little bit autistic"
"Everyone is somewhere on the spectrum or a little bit autistic" These are commonly voiced perceptions, but it is important to recognise...
Oct 22, 2023
"I do that too"
We always make clear the importance of acknowledging individual autistic profiles, however there is something reassuring for some...
Oct 18, 2023
What's it like when you can't take ADHD medication?
For some ADHD medications, there are currently international shortages. This has meant that whatever medication I have left in my...
Oct 13, 2023
Why words really do matter
“What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.” On this occasion I am going to have to disagree...
Oct 9, 2023
Why a loud child may need calm and quiet to regulate
Most autistic people prefer calm environments. Low stimulation environments often enable better regulation. It can be very puzzling for...
Oct 2, 2023
Why a now and next board doesn't always help...
"Now and Next" boards can be both helpful and essential for some autistic children, but they can also cause stress and anxiety. The...
Sep 29, 2023
IQ vs Executive Functioning
Ever wondered why some highly intelligent individuals struggle with certain tasks? It's not just about IQ (Intelligence Quotient), but...
Sep 26, 2023
What does it feel like to be autistic?
"How does it feel to be autistic?" A strange question but one that I have been asked several times. Don’t get me wrong, I would always...
Sep 21, 2023
Time for university!
We focus a lot on the challenges of autistic children accessing school and college. As I discovered in May, all too quickly, your newborn...
Sep 16, 2023
Wetting the bed
Bedwetting, or to give it its full name, nocturnal enuresis, is a common issue for all children, regardless of whether they are...
Sep 13, 2023
Other reasons behind refusing to attend school...
Now schools are back in the UK after the long summer break, many families will be battling with actually getting their children to...
Sep 10, 2023
Understanding the Struggles Autistic Children Face During Haircuts
Understanding the Struggles Autistic Children Face During Haircuts Haircuts are an essential part of personal grooming, but for autistic...
Sep 8, 2023
The importance of explaining reasons for rules
As a child of the 1980s, "because I said so" was said countless times in school and at home. Fans of Roald Dahl’s Matilda might be aware...
Sep 6, 2023
The white noise between neurodivergent parents and neurotypical professionals
Check out this mobile video blog below by Danielle, where she talks about unpicking the levels of conversation between her neurodivergent...
Aug 28, 2023
Going to school isn't always the more anxiety provoking option...
Going to school isn't always the more anxiety provoking option... Danielle is diagnosed with a clinical anxiety disorder. As a teenager...
Aug 25, 2023
What happens in an ADHD brain?
We often hear from people who are unsure about what happens in an ADHD brain, particularly when it comes to medication. People worry...
Aug 13, 2023
How do you make a child feel valued?
How do you make a child feel valued? B oost their self esteem? Quite often the answer is to give them responsibility. Having a role or...
Aug 11, 2023
Why it might seem like we focus on the negatives...
Why it might seem like we focus on the negatives... It can be very hard being autistic and going to something that you enjoy. You still...
Aug 11, 2023
How is that tiring?
How is that tiring? Why are everyday things tiring for autistic people? I know that I can go to a shop for ten minutes and feel utterly...
Aug 11, 2023
The thinking behind our first ever children's book
One of the questions we get asked the most is, "how do you explain autism to a child?!" It's always a question which is full of emotion...
Aug 3, 2023
What does a useful observation about an autistic child look like?
This will depend enormously on each individual, but in essence it needs to be information that is relevant, accurate and can be actioned....
Jul 24, 2023
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