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20 Nov 2022
Getting an autism diagnosis – for the first time in my life, I felt like someone was listening.
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 …
20 Nov 2022
What is Autism masking or camouflaging?
When you wear a mask, you hide your face or disguise parts of the person you are – and you take on the persona of …
01 Nov 2022
Finding somewhere they fit……
Every child or adult we see here at Shropshire Autism Service has something to teach us – ASD and its symptoms are not something that …
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 …
26 Oct 2022
Will an autism diagnosis make a difference?
Yes. The simple answer is that an autism diagnosis will make a massive difference – just maybe not in the way think. What interests our …
24 Oct 2022
Will a diagnosis make any difference?
If you are an adult and suspect you have autism (also known as autism spectrum disorder or Asperger syndrome) there is often the feeling that …