News & insights
Find out the latest news from the The Autism Service

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 …

21 Feb 2023
What are the best sports for a child with autism?
Sports provide an excellent outlet for improving your child’s mental and physical health. For autistic children, they may find the prospect of doing sports to …

30 Nov 2022
Top tips for how to help a child with autism at school
Children with autism have to deal with many challenges, which includes how they learn at school. According to the National Autistic Society, there are 700,000 …

22 Nov 2022
How Sensory craft can help your child…
Exposure to different sensory experiences can help your child with autism learn to manage sensations and interact better with the outside world. Of course, every …

08 Nov 2022
Social skills training can make children happier
Lisa has just spent three days in Romsey training with Alex Kelly! Alex is one of the most well-known Speech and Language Therapists in the …

07 Nov 2022
Being creative in therapy with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Lisa recently had the pleasure of listening to Tony Attwood – a leading authority in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – speak about …

04 Nov 2022
Does my child show symptoms of autism?
We’re often asked about whether a child is ‘on the autism spectrum’, so we thought we’d explore how autism can present, and whether it’s something …

28 Oct 2022
What gifts can I buy for an autistic child?
As we head towards Christmas there will be Aunts and Uncles, Godmothers and Godfathers, Grandparents and more starting to look out for present ideas for …

27 Oct 2022
Is my child autistic?
The signs and symptoms of autism vary depending on age, sex and severity. A 10-year-old male with severe autism will ‘look’ different to a 14-year-old …