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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

When parents or carers are trying to research Autism on the internet and find out more for themselves, it can be incredibly daunting. There is …

For the past 33 years I have worried about Lucy (please note that we have changed the name in this blog for privacy reasons). Anxious …

When we have a question…we often Google…. But sometimes you cannot find the answer you are looking for – or maybe you are not asking …

Is a private autism diagnosis recognised by health or education services? It’s one of the questions that we get asked a lot when adults and …

In the next blog of our series detailing some of the symptoms of autism, of which there are many, we look at another common characteristic …

Personal Testimony For the first time in my life, I felt like someone was listening. I felt heard, understood, and like I actually mattered. This …

When you wear a mask, you hide your face or disguise parts of the person you are – and you take on the persona of …

Every child or adult we see here at Shropshire Autism Service has something to teach us – ASD and its symptoms are not something that …