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4 days ago
Extra Time in Exams: Why you need it & how you might use it
Exam season can be overwhelming for any student, but when you’re requesting accommodations for your autistic or ADHD child, it often...
6 days ago
Getting Help For Exams
1Our first blog in our “Study Smart, Stay Calm” series discusses getting your child’s access arrangements sorted as your first priority....
Feb 27
How to support your child with everyday tasks
As parents of autistic children, we all face moments when our child struggles with tasks that seem simple to others—things like brushing...
Feb 24
Focus on progress, not perfection
Many autistic people are perfectionists. This can help us achieve amazing things, but it can also lead to anxiety and being too hard on...
Feb 19
The problem with short school holidays
The problem with short school holidays It's half term for a lot of the UK. Children have a week off school to rest and spend time with...
Feb 17
Keep life skills relevant to your autistic child
One of the most important things we do as parents is help our children learn skills they’ll need as adults. Every child learns at their...
Feb 12
Help your teen through Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day can feel tricky for autistic teenagers. The focus on romance and big expectations can be overwhelming. It might make them...
Feb 6
The pros and cons of autistic perfectionism
Autistic children often seek perfection due to a combination of cognitive, sensory, and emotional factors. It can be very hard for...
Feb 1
Autistic identity and self esteem
We live in a world where identity is deeply personal, yet too often, how someone identifies can become a topic of debate. But at its...
Jan 23
Help your autistic child build their self-esteem through change
Supporting an autistic child to embrace their true, authentic self is essential. However, when approached in a thoughtful and supportive...
Jan 15
How to foster a sense of belonging
One of the biggest reasons autistic children struggle with self-esteem is feeling like they don’t fit in. The confusion of trying to...
Jan 10
How Anxiety Impacts Self-Esteem
For many neurodivergent children—those with autism, ADHD, or similar conditions—anxiety and self-esteem are closely connected. Anxiety...
Jan 7
The effect of a "simple" solution
I recently heard about a young person who had their timetable changed. Despite everyone knowing they struggle with mornings, they’ve been...
Jan 4
Celebrate your child's talents without overwhelming them
Every child has unique talents that make them shine, and highlighting these can do wonders for their confidence. For autistic children,...
Dec 9, 2024
Christmas activities for autistic children
Going out can be very difficult for an autistic child at any time, but at Christmas places are much busier, and the decorations and...
Dec 5, 2024
How to Create a Relaxed and Autism-Friendly Christmas Dinner
This time of year, magazines are bursting with ideas for the "perfect" Christmas lunch. While these glossy spreads might be inspiring,...
Dec 3, 2024
Asking your autistic child what they want for Christmas
Even in my 40s, I still find it overwhelming when someone asks me what I want as a present. It’s not as simple as it seems—my mind floods...
Dec 1, 2024
Using an advent calendar
Advent calendars are a much bigger phenomenon than they used to be. They can be a fantastic tool to help your child count down to...
Nov 26, 2024
How to explain your child's needs this holiday season
Read about how to explain your child's needs to family & friends this Christmas, and grab a free email template too!
Nov 23, 2024
The effect of constant criticism
It’s a common misconception that autistic individuals lack the ability to perceive others' emotions. This simply isn’t true. Allow me to...
Nov 14, 2024
How it feels to go Christmas shopping - and tips!
I remember the annual Christmas shopping trip to Oxford Street with my grandma. It was a tradition I enjoyed partly because of its...
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