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There are a few reasons why autistic people may find exams hard. Firstly, understanding what the question is asking can be tough....

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...

Taking things at face value is something that we all do everyday. We do it without question,  probably even unaware that we are doing it....

I am fortunate to work with a few superb autistic young people mentoring them through their university studies. All of them are awesome...

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...

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

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

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...

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

“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...

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

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