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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...
4 days ago
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
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
Help your autistic child learn about who they are
Learning about who you are can be tricky for many people, but it can be especially hard for autistic children. Autistic children often...
Jun 4
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
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
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
How to support your child with everyday tasks
As parents of autistic children, we all face moments when our child struggles with tasks that seem simple to others—things like brushing...
Feb 27
Focus on progress, not perfection
Many autistic people are perfectionists. This can help us achieve amazing things, but it can also lead to anxiety and being too hard on...
Feb 24
The problem with short school holidays
The problem with short school holidays It's half term for a lot of the UK. Children have a week off school to rest and spend time with...
Feb 19
Help your teen through Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day can feel tricky for autistic teenagers. The focus on romance and big expectations can be overwhelming. It might make them...
Feb 12
The pros and cons of autistic perfectionism
Autistic children often seek perfection due to a combination of cognitive, sensory, and emotional factors. It can be very hard for...
Feb 6
Autistic identity and self esteem
We live in a world where identity is deeply personal, yet too often, how someone identifies can become a topic of debate. But at its...
Feb 1
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