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How a child might act when avoiding sensory overload
Have you ever noticed your child cover their ears during loud noises, refuse to wear certain clothes, or become distressed in busy places...
Sep 25
Sensory processing and mealtimes
Mealtimes can be one of the most challenging parts of the day for many families with autistic children. What’s often misunderstood is...
Sep 19
Why Teachers Need to Know About Sensory Profiles
When a child struggles in the classroom, their reactions can sometimes be misunderstood. A child covering their ears, refusing to join...
Aug 31
What does auditory processing disorder look like in a classroom?
Sometimes, what looks like inattention or even “bad behaviour” in class is something else entirely. Many autistic and ADHD children...
Aug 22
Is your child already stressed about going back to school?
You’re not imagining it, and they’re not being dramatic. For many autistic and ADHD kids, the anxiety starts weeks before the first bell...
Aug 17
How To Help Your Child Prepare For School Emotionally
As September approaches, it’s tempting to focus on the practical side of getting ready for school, with new pens, fresh notebooks, and...
Aug 11
Feeling Calm vs. Being Regulated - Do you know the difference?
Recently, I have been looking back over some reports written about my son. I came across one that angered me as much today as it did 16...
Aug 8
Why Autistic/ADHD students find secondary school more challenging
Learn why autistic/ADHD pupils struggle in secondary school.
Aug 4
Why your autistic/ADHD teen might be extra sensitive
Why Is My Autistic or ADHD Teen So Sensitive Sometimes? Many parents notice that their autistic and/or ADHD teen seems extra sensitive to...
Jul 25
Travelling to your summer holiday
You’ve finally booked that summer holiday. The one with the clear swimming pool and the promise of some much-needed family rest. But...
Jul 17
How to plan visits to friends and family this summer
Summer holidays often mean trips to visit family. While these visits can be filled with fun and connection, they also come with...
Jul 8
Autistic children & friendships outside of school
Many parents of autistic children notice something that can feel quite puzzling. Their child seems to get along well with certain...
Jun 18
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
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
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
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
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
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