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Awareness of autism isn't enough without understanding it...
Society is now far more aware of autism. The other day I heard a parent talking to a child in a shop. They were encouraging the child to...
Mar 13, 2024

Why managing something once doesn't mean you can always manage it.
A mistake I see time and time again when supporting children with ADHD, is the assumption that because they have managed a task without...
Mar 6, 2024

Why can autistic students find exams hard?
There are a few reasons why autistic people may find exams hard. Firstly, understanding what the question is asking can be tough....
Feb 20, 2024

Why, "Autistic people can't lie" is a myth.
Many people think that being unable to lie is a common trait in autistic individuals. Some autistic people might struggle with certain...
Feb 13, 2024

The problem with taking things at face value.
Taking things at face value is something that we all do everyday. We do it without question, probably even unaware that we are doing it....
Jan 29, 2024


How it feels to be overwhelmed as an autistic person.
I am fortunate to work with a few superb autistic young people mentoring them through their university studies. All of them are awesome...
Nov 27, 2023

Why it's not always hard to make events accessible for autistic people
People often worry about how expensive or difficult it can be to make an event or performance accessible for autistic people. Yet most of...
Nov 6, 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

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

Autism and team work
This is a personal blog written by Danielle in 2020 about her experience of team work. If you ask someone what their favourite online...
Oct 23, 2022
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