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20 May 2024
Why does my child struggle to make friends?
As a parent, it can be upsetting and concerning to see your child struggling to make or keep friends. No one wants their child to …
12 May 2024
How to build confidence in a sensitive child
Highly sensitive children can easily become overwhelmed and overstimulated as they feel their emotions deeply and are also hyper-aware of the emotions of others. Our …
07 May 2024
The History of Autism
The word autism was first used medically by Swiss psychiatrist Paul Eugen Bleuler in the early 20th Century. However, the meaning of the word has …
11 Apr 2024
Types of Autism Explained
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is defined by a range of symptoms and degree of needs. All individuals with ASD will share autistic traits, such as …
05 Feb 2024
Eye contact in adults with autism
Autism spectrum disorder or ASD is defined by several different traits, such as difficulty in social situations, special interests and sensory processing differences. While autism …
11 Jan 2024
Are there early signs of Autism in babies?
Yes, some children show signs of autism, even as babies. As a parent, you’ll gain first-hand insight into your child’s development as they build new …
30 Nov 2023
How to tell your child about their ADHD or autism diagnosis
Telling your child about a diagnosis for autism or ADHD can be challenging for parents, as well as extended family members. Explaining the diagnosis to …
16 Nov 2023
The overlap between ASD and ADHD difficulties
Autism and ADHD are neurodevelopmental conditions, which are present from birth. People with Autism and ADHD develop differently from neurotypical people, which can impact their …
30 Oct 2023
What is autistic burnout?
Burnout is something that every person will experience at some point in their life. You may find activities or work that you used to love …
24 Oct 2023
Myths and misconceptions about masking in autism
Autistic people find themselves having to regularly mask their behaviours to fit in with society. Â Navigating everyday situations can be challenging, leading to you or …
20 Oct 2023
Famous people with ASD and ADHD
As autism and ADHD awareness continues to increase, more famous people have opened up about being neurodivergent. Well-known faces across the world of sport, business, …
02 Oct 2023
How to support parents who have a child with autism
Supporting a child with autism can be stressful, not just for the parents, but fellow family members and friends. According to the National Autistic Society, …