Autism and Bedtime
Child sleeping in bed

28 Nov 2024

Autism and Bedtime

Many of us experience a poor night’s sleep occasionally – or even go through periods of disrupted sleep during stressful times, early parenthood and more. …

Support For Parents
Guide to supporting children with ADHD and/or Autism in the school holidays
summer holidays with an SEN child

16 Jul 2024

Guide to supporting children with ADHD and/or Autism in the school holidays

Most children look forward to the school summer holidays. However, children with ADHD and/or autism can struggle without the structure and routine provided by school. …

ADHD
Why does my child struggle to make friends?
Why does my child struggle to make friends?

20 May 2024

Why does my child struggle to make friends?

As a parent, it can be upsetting and concerning to see your child struggling to make or keep friends. No one wants their child to …

ADHD in Children
How to build confidence in a sensitive child
How to build confidence in a sensitive child

12 May 2024

How to build confidence in a sensitive child

Highly sensitive children can easily become overwhelmed and overstimulated as they feel their emotions deeply and are also hyper-aware of the emotions of others. Our …

ADHD in Children
Are there early signs of Autism in babies?
are there early signs of autism in babies

11 Jan 2024

Are there early signs of Autism in babies?

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 …

Autism/ASD
How to support parents who have a child with autism
Woman leaning over child helping on PC

02 Oct 2023

How to support parents who have a child with autism

Supporting a child with autism can be stressful, not just for the parents, but fellow family members and friends. According to the National Autistic Society, …

Autism/ASD
Using a visual schedule
Morning schedule

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 …

Autism/ASD
Personal experiences of those with autism and the people around them…
Child walking down road to beach

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 …

Autism/ASD
Does my child show symptoms of autism?
Autism written in PlayDoh

04 Nov 2022

Does my child show symptoms of autism?

We’re often asked about whether a child is ‘on the autism spectrum’, so we thought we’d explore how autism can present, and whether it’s something …

Autism/ASD
What gifts can I buy for an autistic child?
Overstimulated christmas

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 …

Autism/ASD
Is my child autistic?
Child with toy

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 …

Autism/ASD
Children will have questions – what should you tell them?
child surrounded by questionmarks

23 Oct 2022

Children will have questions – what should you tell them?

One of the most difficult situations for parents in the present coronavirus crisis is what they should be telling their children and how to go about …

Support For Parents