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Experiences don't always happen in the right order...

As parents we have pre- established expectations, whether or not we are aware of it, often before our children are ever born. It can be...

All things have their place where we love them

It's getting to the time of year where there are festive decorations and lights covering the streets. I have to admit I crave the visual...

When clear communication isn't as clear as you think

We often talk about the need for clear communication for autistic people. However, it is something that can be a massive challenge for...

Would you know if your child was in shutdown?

Would you know if your child is in shutdown? Shutdowns are often overlooked but are actually an indication that a person with autism has...

Why it's not always hard to make events accessible for autistic people

People often worry about how expensive or difficult it can be to make an event or performance accessible for autistic people. Yet most of...

How to help a child learn to cope with waiting.

Life is fast. We live in a culture which expects things to be done instantly. It seems hard to imagine waiting for a DVD to be sent...

The problem with hiding medicine in food.

I was reading a post recently on an autism parenting support group. A parent was trying to get their child to take medicine. They listed...

"Everyone is a little bit autistic"

"Everyone is somewhere on the spectrum or a little bit autistic" These are commonly voiced perceptions, but it is important to recognise...

"I do that too"

We always make clear the importance of acknowledging individual autistic profiles, however there is something reassuring for some...

What's it like when you can't take ADHD medication?

For some ADHD medications, there are currently international shortages. This has meant that whatever medication I have left in my...

Why words really do matter

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.” On this occasion I am going to have to disagree...

Why a loud child may need calm and quiet to regulate

Most autistic people prefer calm environments. Low stimulation environments often enable better regulation. It can be very puzzling for...

Why a now and next board doesn't always help...

"Now and Next" boards can be both helpful and essential for some autistic children, but they can also cause stress and anxiety. The...

IQ vs Executive Functioning

Ever wondered why some highly intelligent individuals struggle with certain tasks? It's not just about IQ (Intelligence Quotient), but...

What does it feel like to be autistic?

"How does it feel to be autistic?" A strange question but one that I have been asked several times. Don’t get me wrong, I would always...

Time for university!

We focus a lot on the challenges of autistic children accessing school and college. As I discovered in May, all too quickly, your newborn...

Wetting the bed

Bedwetting, or to give it its full name, nocturnal enuresis, is a common issue for all children, regardless of whether they are...

Other reasons behind refusing to attend school...

Now schools are back in the UK after the long summer break, many families will be battling with actually getting their children to...

Understanding the Struggles Autistic Children Face During Haircuts

Understanding the Struggles Autistic Children Face During Haircuts Haircuts are an essential part of personal grooming, but for autistic...

The white noise between neurodivergent parents and neurotypical professionals

Check out this mobile video blog below by Danielle, where she talks about unpicking the levels of conversation between her neurodivergent...

Going to school isn't always the more anxiety provoking option...

Going to school isn't always the more anxiety provoking option... Danielle is diagnosed with a clinical anxiety disorder. As a teenager...

What happens in an ADHD brain?

We often hear from people who are unsure about what happens in an ADHD brain, particularly when it comes to medication. People worry...

How do you make a child feel valued?

How do you make a child feel valued? B oost their self esteem? Quite often the answer is to give them responsibility. Having a role or...

Why it might seem like we focus on the negatives...

Why it might seem like we focus on the negatives... It can be very hard being autistic and going to something that you enjoy. You still...

How is that tiring?

How is that tiring? Why are everyday things tiring for autistic people? I know that I can go to a shop for ten minutes and feel utterly...

The thinking behind our first ever children's book

One of the questions we get asked the most is, "how do you explain autism to a child?!" It's always a question which is full of emotion...

New book on autism & anxiety launching soon!

Hello hello! We've been very quiet for the last couple of months as we have been working away on a number of projects which we hope to...

So many exciting things are happening!

Hello all, It'd been a while since I've blogged, we've been so busy! We've got some really exciting stuff happening which is amazing, too...

Coming up in 2022...

As we head towards the end of December, we wanted to say a massive thank you from us to all of you. We can't believe we have only been...

Spectrum 10K

Autism is a difference, a unique perspective and some would say a gift. Great doctors, scientists, musicians, artists, celebrities, chefs...

We've added new stuff!

Yes we have been super busy over the past few weeks, working on new resources for you all. Our summer support bundle was hugely popular...

Why do we use "autistic" and "has autism"?

Terminology can be a very emotive subjective. For some people it means a lot, for others it isn't important. We thought long and hard...

The reason behind our Autability profiles.

Now it may seem somewhat hypocritical for a company who believes that each autistic person should be treated as an individual, to then go...