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31 Jul 2024
Supporting a Child with Autism in the Classroom
The start of a new school year can be particularly difficult for children with autism – it can be even more challenging if they’re undiagnosed. …
16 Jul 2024
Guide to supporting children with ADHD and/or Autism in the school holidays
Most children look forward to the school summer holidays. However, children with ADHD and/or autism can struggle without the structure and routine provided by school. …
01 Jul 2024
What is Sensory Overload?
Sensory overload, or overstimulation is something that everyone experiences from time to time. However, it impacts people with Autism and ADHD more frequently and more …
16 Jun 2024
What Does an Autistic Meltdown Feel Like?
Autistic Meltdowns are something that many autistic people have to deal with. From an outside perspective, it can sometimes look like a temper tantrum or …
30 May 2024
How to deal with an aggressive child
All children express anger and aggression at some point during their childhood, but at what point does anger in children become an issue? As a parent, …
20 May 2024
Why does my child struggle to make friends?
As a parent, it can be upsetting and concerning to see your child struggling to make or keep friends. No one wants their child to …
15 May 2024
Types of ADHD Explained
There are three main types of ADHD, which are categorised by the most prevalent types of traits that the patient presents. In our guide, we’ll …
12 May 2024
How to build confidence in a sensitive child
Highly sensitive children can easily become overwhelmed and overstimulated as they feel their emotions deeply and are also hyper-aware of the emotions of others. Our …
07 May 2024
The History of Autism
The word autism was first used medically by Swiss psychiatrist Paul Eugen Bleuler in the early 20th Century. However, the meaning of the word has …
29 Apr 2024
The Impact of Diet and Nutrition on ADHD
Earlier this month, fitness guru Joe Wicks came under fire for appearing to claim that ADHD is caused by poor diet. He’s since clarified that he believes …
14 Apr 2024
The History of ADHD
ADHD as we know it has only been recognised as a condition since the 1980s leading to media panic about diagnosis rates at the time, …
11 Apr 2024
Types of Autism Explained
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is defined by a range of symptoms and degree of needs. All individuals with ASD will share autistic traits, such as …