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Welcome to the Autability blog where you can read all about the latest autism/ADHD themed issues on our minds! Check out our huge range of topics, ranging from a quick read to our longer more thought provoking articles. You can stay up to date and recieve a notification each time a new blog is published by filling in the subscriber form below.
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Why Being Honest About Progress Can Feel Risky
I’ve been helping a friend recently with their child’s EHC plan, and I’d forgotten just how disheartening that process can be. It’s...
1 day 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....
Mar 3
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 27
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 24
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 12
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 6
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...
Feb 1
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 23
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 15
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 3, 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 26, 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 23, 2024
The ADHD domino effect
We all have those days (or weeks) when everything seems to go wrong. If you add ADHD into the mix, these often happen more frequently but...
Oct 22, 2024
How ADHD can cause and/or increase anxiety
Living with ADHD can make it hard to control impulses and hyperactivity, which can cause or increase anxiety. For children, ADHD can...
Oct 10, 2024
Why ADHD medication doesn't make you autistic
ADHD and autism are two separate conditions, although it is common for an autistic person to also have ADHD and vice versa. When a person...
Oct 8, 2024
Why explaining the impact of Autism & ADHD is so important
Why being able to explain the impact of autism and ADHD on the whole family is so important
Sep 24, 2024
Being told off for being yourself
How being told off for being yourself stays with you.
Sep 19, 2024
What To Tell Your Autistic Child's New Teacher: A Balanced Approach for the Best Start
When your autistic/ADHD child has a new teacher, how much do you tell them? We help you out.
Sep 12, 2024
Why we should wait a while before asking, "How was your day?"
"How was your day?" This is a standard question to ask when you see your child at the end of their school day. It will be the question...
Sep 9, 2024
How to support your child on the first week of the school term
The start of a new school term is often a time of excitement and anticipation. However, for autistic children, it can also be a period...
Sep 2, 2024
Why differences don't mean you can't succeed
One of my most overwhelming childhood memories is people commenting on my differences. Adults felt that they had a right to comment to my...
Aug 19, 2024
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