Getting an autism diagnosis for my adult daughter
Mother and daughter hugging

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 …

Adult Autism
Personal experiences of those with autism and the people around them…
Child walking down road to beach

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 …

Autism/ASD
Using a visual schedule
Morning schedule

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 …

Autism/ASD
Can Autism be cured?
Sign with "Autism" on next to stethoscope

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 …

Autism/ASD
What are the symptoms of Autism?
Napkin and coffee

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 …

Autism/ASD
Will a private autism diagnosis be recognised?
Note taking in appointment

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 …

Autism/ASD
How Sensory craft can help your child…
Rainbow rice

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 …

Autism/ASD
The limitations of online tests and online assessments for autism
Skill from Zoom call

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 …

Autism/ASD
Fixations in Autism
Child watering plants

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 …

Autism/ASD
Getting an autism diagnosis – for the first time in my life, I felt like someone was listening.
Letter under canvas

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 …

Adult Autism
What is Autism masking or camouflaging?
Children racing

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 …

Autism/ASD
How is autism different in females to males?
Couple with dog

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 …

Autism in Women