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Welcome to the Autability blog where you can read all about the latest autism/ADHD themed issues on our minds! Check out our huge range of topics, ranging from a quick read to our longer more thought provoking articles. You can stay up to date and recieve a notification each time a new blog is published by filling in the subscriber form below.
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Getting Back to Exams After Half Term
The half term break often comes as a much-needed breather for many families, especially those supporting an autistic child navigating the...
May 28
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
How Anxiety Impacts Self-Esteem
For many neurodivergent children—those with autism, ADHD, or similar conditions—anxiety and self-esteem are closely connected. Anxiety...
Jan 10
Christmas activities for autistic children
Going out can be very difficult for an autistic child at any time, but at Christmas places are much busier, and the decorations and...
Dec 9, 2024
How to explain your child's needs this holiday season
Read about how to explain your child's needs to family & friends this Christmas, and grab a free email template too!
Nov 26, 2024
How to make your Christmas fun for everyone
It can be hard to meet the needs of autistic/ADHD children at Christmas. In this blog we tell you how - check out our other resources too!
Nov 19, 2024
Planning ahead or worrying too much?
We all know as parents of children with additional needs that planning is everything to ensure the best outcomes. However, this isn't...
Nov 4, 2024
Supporting Your Teen's Anxiety: Practical Tips for Parents of Autistic and ADHD Teens
Need ideas on how to support your autistic/ADHD teen cope with anxiety? We've got some free tips and ideas you can start using right no
Oct 28, 2024
How to have an autism friendly Halloween
Making Halloween accessible and enjoyable for autistic children requires some additional planning, so we thought we would share our 5 top...
Oct 25, 2024
Understand a Child's Sensory Profile Beyond 'Seeker' or 'Avoider
Why learning whether your child is a sensory seeker or avoider isn't enough.
Sep 26, 2024
Why explaining the impact of Autism & ADHD is so important
Why being able to explain the impact of autism and ADHD on the whole family is so important
Sep 24, 2024
Being told off for being yourself
How being told off for being yourself stays with you.
Sep 19, 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
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
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
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