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Welcome to the Autability Blog
Here’s where we share our thoughts, insights, and experiences on all things autism and ADHD. From quick, practical reads to deeper, thought-provoking articles, we cover a wide range of topics that matter to neurodivergent individuals, their families, and the professionals who support them.
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Making Study Leave Work for Autistic Students
Study leave can be a nice break from noisy classrooms and busy social situations. But learning at home brings new challenges. Some...
May 30, 2025
Getting Back to Exams After Half Term
The half term break often comes as a much-needed breather for many families, especially those supporting an autistic child navigating the...
May 28, 2025
Why an autism diagnosis still matters, even when the system is overwhelmed
Families often ask whether there is still any point in pursuing an autism diagnosis. With assessment waiting times stretching on for...
May 5, 2025
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...
Apr 14, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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