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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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Why we should wait a while before asking, "How was your day?"
"How was your day?" This is a standard question to ask when you see your child at the end of their school day. It will be the question...
Sep 9, 2024
How to keep after school calm for autistic children and teenagers
After a structured day at school, the transition to home can be particularly challenging for children and teenagers, especially those on...
Sep 8, 2024
How to Keep Mornings Calm Before School for Autistic Children
Mornings can be challenging for any family, but for those with autistic children, the pressure of getting ready for school can sometimes...
Sep 3, 2024
How to support your child on the first week of the school term
The start of a new school term is often a time of excitement and anticipation. However, for autistic children, it can also be a period...
Sep 2, 2024
Generalised vs specific support: The Goldilocks effect
I was recently on a train where there were two parents discussing autism. One of the women’s children had just been diagnosed autistic....
Aug 27, 2024
Why differences don't mean you can't succeed
One of my most overwhelming childhood memories is people commenting on my differences. Adults felt that they had a right to comment to my...
Aug 19, 2024
The right to question and correct teachers in school
We should all have the opportunity to question and correct people if we feel their facts are incorrect. It might seem like an obvious...
Jul 15, 2024
The summer holiday nerves
The school holidays are just around the corner and for those of you in Scotland have already begun. The challenges facing autistic...
Jun 30, 2024
Sensory processing and unintentional sounds
"The door is too loud." These were the words said by my son the other day. He was very dysregulated, and I was very impressed with the...
Jun 12, 2024
The importance of recognition in helping mental health
It's mental health awareness week! There are many reasons why recognising achievement improves mental health. • It boosts self-esteem and...
May 14, 2024
Why shorter nights can be a problem
We all know that sleep can be a challenge for most autistic children. This time of year doesn't help with lighter evenings and mornings,...
May 8, 2024
The term of transitions
We talk about the difficulties of transitions for autistic children a lot. Whilst it might appear to be something that we over mention, I...
Apr 18, 2024
It's not always the loudest who are struggling the most.
One of the biggest misconceptions about children with ADHD and Autism is that they will be loud if they are distressed, or in a situation...
Mar 27, 2024
Awareness of autism isn't enough without understanding it...
Society is now far more aware of autism. The other day I heard a parent talking to a child in a shop. They were encouraging the child to...
Mar 13, 2024
Why communication isn't just about talking
One of the diagnostic criteria for autism is a defecit in communication. This is of course not only the ability to communicate, but also...
Feb 27, 2024
Why can autistic students find exams hard?
There are a few reasons why autistic people may find exams hard. Firstly, understanding what the question is asking can be tough....
Feb 20, 2024
Why, "Autistic people can't lie" is a myth.
Many people think that being unable to lie is a common trait in autistic individuals. Some autistic people might struggle with certain...
Feb 13, 2024
A problem of their own making...
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...
Feb 7, 2024
I don't like the feel of how it looks!
I don't like the feel of how it looks! This might seem crazy but different patterns on clothing feel different to me by looking at them....
Feb 4, 2024
The problem with taking things at face value.
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....
Jan 29, 2024
You're too old!
Censorship on age is something that appears in all areas of life. There are some things that have expected ages for safety reasons, or...
Jan 18, 2024
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