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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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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...
Sep 13, 2023


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...
Sep 10, 2023


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...
Sep 8, 2023


The importance of explaining reasons for rules
As a child of the 1980s, "because I said so" was said countless times in school and at home. Fans of Roald Dahl’s Matilda might be aware...
Sep 6, 2023


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...
Aug 28, 2023


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...
Aug 25, 2023


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...
Aug 13, 2023


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...
Aug 11, 2023


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...
Aug 11, 2023


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...
Aug 11, 2023


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...
Aug 3, 2023


What does a useful observation about an autistic child look like?
This will depend enormously on each individual, but in essence it needs to be information that is relevant, accurate and can be actioned....
Jul 24, 2023


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...
Mar 24, 2023


Does your child need an EHCP?
We hear in the media about the failure of children with SEND by the education system. There are so many horror stories of children and their families being let down again and again. For anyone who is starting the journey with their autistic child, the system alone can appear to be totally overwhelming, and often there is a lot of misinformation given to parents, which makes it even more challenging. Sadly, lots of the problems people experience come from different teams being
Mar 24, 2023


What is Positive Behaviour Support?
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) was originally defined in 1990 by Horner et al. It followed decades of the use of a therapy called...
Jan 30, 2023


When it's not knowledge about 'parenting' that's needed...
We often hear of parents whose first interaction with a health, social or educational professional results in them being told to go to a...
Dec 5, 2022


Autism and team work
This is a personal blog written by Danielle in 2020 about her experience of team work. If you ask someone what their favourite online...
Oct 23, 2022


The difference between direct response and conversation
One thing that all autistic people find a challenge is communication. How these communication challenges present are dependent upon each...
Oct 22, 2022


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...
May 11, 2022


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...
Dec 22, 2021


Spectrum 10K
Autism is a difference, a unique perspective and some would say a gift. Great doctors, scientists, musicians, artists, celebrities, chefs...
Sep 11, 2021
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