Autism/ASD The overlap between ASD and ADHD difficulties

16 Nov 2023

The overlap between ASD and ADHD difficulties

Autism and ADHD are neurodevelopmental conditions, which are present from birth. People with Autism and ADHD develop differently from neurotypical people, which can impact their …

ADHD The dangers of ADHD misinformation on social media

09 Nov 2023

The dangers of ADHD misinformation on social media

There has been an increase in the number of ADHD diagnoses in recent years. This is partly due to the increased awareness of ADHD in …

Adult Autism What is autistic burnout?

30 Oct 2023

What is autistic burnout?

Burnout is something that every person will experience at some point in their life. You may find activities or work that you used to love …

Autism/ASD Myths and misconceptions about masking in autism

24 Oct 2023

Myths and misconceptions about masking in autism

Autistic people find themselves having to regularly mask their behaviours to fit in with society.  Navigating everyday situations can be challenging, leading to you or …

ADHD Famous people with ASD and ADHD

20 Oct 2023

Famous people with ASD and ADHD

As autism and ADHD awareness continues to increase, more famous people have opened up about being neurodivergent. Well-known faces across the world of sport, business, …

ADHD ADHD in women

12 Oct 2023

ADHD in women

Women who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have historically gone undiagnosed as the condition was thought to more commonly affect men, research shows that …

Autism/ASD How to support parents who have a child with autism

02 Oct 2023

How to support parents who have a child with autism

Supporting a child with autism can be stressful, not just for the parents, but fellow family members and friends. According to the National Autistic Society, …

Adult Autism The benefits of speech and language therapy for autistic people

22 Sep 2023

The benefits of speech and language therapy for autistic people

Speech and language can be useful in helping autistic people overcome challenges with swallowing, eating and communication. Every autistic person will have their own individual …

Adult Autism Why do autism symptoms in adults go unnoticed?

13 Sep 2023

Why do autism symptoms in adults go unnoticed?

Autism can be easily misdiagnosed or undetected among adults, particularly if they mask or don’t display typical traits associated with the condition. Someone who is …

Combined Assessments Choosing the right assessment

06 Sep 2023

Choosing the right assessment

I’m confused! ADHD? ASD? Combined? How do I choose the right assessment? ADHD? ASD? These acronyms sound very similar and it can be difficult to …

Autism in Women What social communication challenges do women with autism have?

23 Aug 2023

What social communication challenges do women with autism have?

Women with autism have their own set of social difficulties that make it difficult for them to communicate with other people. Turn taking, staying on …

Autism in Women What are the main signs of autism masking in women?

27 Jun 2023

What are the main signs of autism masking in women?

Autism masking (also known as camouflaging) involves suppressing or controlling behaviours that are associated with people on the autism spectrum. Masking is essentially not being …