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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 …
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 …
25 Oct 2022
Understanding Autism – why people with ASD do what they do….
Autism is a word that most of us have come across at some point in our lives. For many parents that is because someone has …
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 …
20 Oct 2022
How you can help your child with autism make friends
Making and maintaining friendships can be challenging at any stage of your life. For people who are on the autism spectrum, making friends with autism …