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05 Feb 2024
Eye contact in adults with autism
Autism spectrum disorder or ASD is defined by several different traits, such as difficulty in social situations, special interests and sensory processing differences. While autism …
11 Jan 2024
Are there early signs of Autism in babies?
Yes, some children show signs of autism, even as babies. As a parent, you’ll gain first-hand insight into your child’s development as they build new …
30 Nov 2023
How to tell your child about their ADHD or autism diagnosis
Telling your child about a diagnosis for autism or ADHD can be challenging for parents, as well as extended family members. Explaining the diagnosis to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …