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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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5 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...
7 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...
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 4, 2024
Planning ahead or worrying too much?
We all know as parents of children with additional needs that planning is everything to ensure the best outcomes. However, this isn't...
Oct 22, 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 14, 2024
Why sitting still can be exhausting.
The phrase “I’m too tired to sit still” would not make sense for most neurotypical people, but for people with ADHD, sitting down can be...
Oct 10, 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 8, 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 3, 2024
Common Myths About ADHD Medication – And The Truth
There are a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to treating ADHD with medication. While more people now know what ADHD is, some still...
Oct 1, 2024
How the ADHD brain works differently
We explain why and how an ADHD brain works differently.
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