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The term of transitions

We talk about the difficulties of transitions for autistic children a lot. Whilst it might appear to be something that we over mention, I...

It's not always the loudest who are struggling the most.

One of the biggest misconceptions about children with ADHD and Autism is that they will be loud if they are distressed, or in a situation...

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...

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...

Why communication isn't just about talking

One of the diagnostic criteria for autism is a defecit in communication. This is of course not only the ability to communicate, but also...

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....

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...

A problem of their own making...

A student I mentor at one of the country’s leading universities had been struggling with a timetable clash and asked me for help. I...

I don't like the feel of how it looks!

I don't like the feel of how it looks! This might seem crazy but different patterns on clothing feel different to me by looking at them....