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09 Oct 2026
The Fonagy review: what it means for autism and ADHD assessments
The government’s independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism has now been published. The review was led by Professor Peter Fonagy, with Professor …
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28 Nov 2022
Getting an autism diagnosis for my adult daughter
For the past 33 years I have worried about Lucy (please note that we have changed the name in this blog for privacy reasons). Anxious …
28 Nov 2022
Personal experiences of those with autism and the people around them…
When parents or carers are trying to research Autism on the internet and find out more for themselves, it can be incredibly daunting. There is …
28 Nov 2022
Using a visual schedule
We all need structure in our life. A regular routine helps us plan each day, feel comfortable with what we are doing and keeps us …
28 Nov 2022
Can Autism be cured?
A question we often get asked is whether Autism is curable? The answer is simply no, it’s not. It is a lifelong condition – but …
28 Nov 2022
What are the symptoms of Autism?
When we have a question…we often Google…. But sometimes you cannot find the answer you are looking for – or maybe you are not asking …
26 Nov 2022
Will a private autism diagnosis be recognised?
Is a private autism diagnosis recognised by health or education services? It’s one of the questions that we get asked a lot when adults and …
22 Nov 2022
How Sensory craft can help your child…
Exposure to different sensory experiences can help your child with autism learn to manage sensations and interact better with the outside world. Of course, every …
21 Nov 2022
The limitations of online tests and online assessments for autism
People are increasingly searching for terms like ‘online test’ and ‘online assessment’ when looking for a diagnostic assessment service. An online ‘test’ is completely different …
21 Nov 2022
Fixations in Autism
In the next blog of our series detailing some of the symptoms of autism, of which there are many, we look at another common characteristic …
20 Nov 2022
Getting an autism diagnosis – for the first time in my life, I felt like someone was listening.
Personal Testimony For the first time in my life, I felt like someone was listening. I felt heard, understood, and like I actually mattered. This …
20 Nov 2022
What is Autism masking or camouflaging?
When you wear a mask, you hide your face or disguise parts of the person you are – and you take on the persona of …
10 Nov 2022
How is autism different in females to males?
Female’ Presentation Of Autism This is an interesting one. We would say it is not. You still get the same profile of difficulties with social …