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16 Dec 2022
Five activities for people with autism that you can do with them
Planning activities for people who are on the autism spectrum can be challenging. Working around their sensory, social and communication challenges can make it difficult …
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 …
29 Nov 2022
Autism, Anxiety and what to do about it…..
Common Questions Around Anxiety Identifying the cause of anxiety…and taking steps to manage it… Dr Lisa Williams took part in the Autism West Midlands 2020 …
28 Nov 2022
Getting an autism diagnosis for my adult daughter
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 …
28 Nov 2022
Using a visual schedule
We all need structure in our life. A regular routine helps us plan each day, feel comfortable with what we are doing and keeps us …
28 Nov 2022
What are the symptoms of Autism?
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 …
28 Nov 2022
Repetitive behaviour in Autism
We wanted to look at one of the characteristics of Autism (ASD) which often causes parents a lot of concern prior to diagnosis. Repetitive behaviour …
28 Nov 2022
Personal experiences of those with autism and the people around them…
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 …
28 Nov 2022
Can Autism be cured?
A question we often get asked is whether Autism is curable? The answer is simply no, it’s not. It is a lifelong condition – but …
26 Nov 2022
Will a private autism diagnosis be recognised?
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 …
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 …
21 Nov 2022
The limitations of online tests and online assessments for autism
People are increasingly searching for terms like ‘online test’ and ‘online assessment’ when looking for a diagnostic assessment service. An online ‘test’ is completely different …