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Find out the latest news & expert articles on Autism and ADHD
21 Nov 2022
Fixations in Autism
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 …
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 …