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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
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
"Over the top" ADHD
It's a common experience when you have ADHD to be described as "over the top." The problem is that it isn’t a choice. It is something...
Jun 5, 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
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 managing something once doesn't mean you can always manage it.
A mistake I see time and time again when supporting children with ADHD, is the assumption that because they have managed a task without...
Mar 6, 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
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
How it feels to be overwhelmed as an autistic person.
I am fortunate to work with a few superb autistic young people mentoring them through their university studies. All of them are awesome...
Nov 27, 2023
Why it's not always hard to make events accessible for autistic people
People often worry about how expensive or difficult it can be to make an event or performance accessible for autistic people. Yet most of...
Nov 6, 2023
Why a loud child may need calm and quiet to regulate
Most autistic people prefer calm environments. Low stimulation environments often enable better regulation. It can be very puzzling for...
Oct 2, 2023
Why a now and next board doesn't always help...
"Now and Next" boards can be both helpful and essential for some autistic children, but they can also cause stress and anxiety. The...
Sep 29, 2023
IQ vs Executive Functioning
Ever wondered why some highly intelligent individuals struggle with certain tasks? It's not just about IQ (Intelligence Quotient), but...
Sep 26, 2023
Other reasons behind refusing to attend school...
Now schools are back in the UK after the long summer break, many families will be battling with actually getting their children to...
Sep 10, 2023
Autism and team work
This is a personal blog written by Danielle in 2020 about her experience of team work. If you ask someone what their favourite online...
Oct 23, 2022
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