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When people have a medical procedure or test it can be anxiety inducing. At our GP practice when you book these appointments on the...

Some autistic children can seem impossible to help. You can see your child struggling but any offer of help is disregarded or met with a...

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

As parents we have pre- established expectations, whether or not we are aware of it, often before our children are ever born. It can be...

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...

We always make clear the importance of acknowledging individual autistic profiles, however there is something reassuring for some...

“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...

Most autistic people prefer calm environments. Low stimulation environments often enable better regulation. It can be very puzzling for...

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

Ever wondered why some highly intelligent individuals struggle with certain tasks? It's not just about IQ (Intelligence Quotient), but...

"How does it feel to be autistic?" A strange question but one that I have been asked several times. Don’t get me wrong, I would always...

Now schools are back in the UK after the long summer break, many families will be battling with actually getting their children to...

Understanding the Struggles Autistic Children Face During Haircuts Haircuts are an essential part of personal grooming, but for autistic...

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