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Why Being Honest About Progress Can Feel Risky

I’ve been helping a friend recently with their child’s EHC plan, and I’d forgotten just how disheartening that process can be. It’s...

4 days ago

More Than a Grade: Why Effort Matters More Than Results

In today’s world, it can feel like everything is measured, especially when it comes to our children. From the moment they are born, they...

Apr 8

Handling success & disappointment of exams

When exams don’t go well for your autistic child, it can be really tough—for them and for you. Autistic children often handle...

Mar 31

Understanding Multiple Diagnoses: Looking at the Whole Child

You’ve waited months—sometimes years—for answers. And then suddenly, the diagnoses start coming in thick and fast. Just like buses, you...

Mar 24

Laptops and exams

If you’re wondering whether your child should use a laptop for their exams, the answer depends entirely on their needs. For many autistic...

Mar 13

Exam Adjustments: Desk Position

Exam adjustments: Desk position We are carrying on our Study Smart, Stay Calm campaign by talking about the position of the desk in an...

Mar 11

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...

Mar 5

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....

Mar 3

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 27

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 24

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 19

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 17

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 12

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 6

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...

Feb 1

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 23

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 15

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 10

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...

Jan 7

Celebrate your child's talents without overwhelming them

Every child has unique talents that make them shine, and highlighting these can do wonders for their confidence. For autistic children,...

Jan 4

Dealing with disappointment at Christmas

However much preparation and planning we put in, sadly, there is always the possibility of disappointment, which often occurs from the...

Dec 18, 2024

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