Myths and misconceptions about masking in autism
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24 Oct 2023

Myths and misconceptions about masking in autism

Autistic people find themselves having to regularly mask their behaviours to fit in with society.  Navigating everyday situations can be challenging, leading to you or …

Autism/ASD
Famous people with ASD and ADHD
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20 Oct 2023

Famous people with ASD and ADHD

As autism and ADHD awareness continues to increase, more famous people have opened up about being neurodivergent. Well-known faces across the world of sport, business, …

ADHD
ADHD in women
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12 Oct 2023

ADHD in women

Women who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have historically gone undiagnosed as the condition was thought to more commonly affect men, research shows that …

ADHD
How to support parents who have a child with autism
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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
The benefits of speech and language therapy for autistic people
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22 Sep 2023

The benefits of speech and language therapy for autistic people

Speech and language can be useful in helping autistic people overcome challenges with swallowing, eating and communication. Every autistic person will have their own individual …

Adult Autism
Why do autism symptoms in adults go unnoticed?
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13 Sep 2023

Why do autism symptoms in adults go unnoticed?

Autism can be easily misdiagnosed or undetected among adults, particularly if they mask or don’t display typical traits associated with the condition. Someone who is …

Adult Autism
Choosing the right assessment
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06 Sep 2023

Choosing the right assessment

I’m confused! ADHD? ASD? Combined? How do I choose the right assessment? ADHD? ASD? These acronyms sound very similar and it can be difficult to …

Combined Assessments
What social communication challenges do women with autism have?
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23 Aug 2023

What social communication challenges do women with autism have?

Women with autism have their own set of social difficulties that make it difficult for them to communicate with other people. Turn taking, staying on …

Autism in Women
What are the main signs of autism masking in women?
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27 Jun 2023

What are the main signs of autism masking in women?

Autism masking (also known as camouflaging) involves suppressing or controlling behaviours that are associated with people on the autism spectrum. Masking is essentially not being …

Autism in Women
Response to BBC Panorama’s “Private ADHD Clinics Exposed”
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31 May 2023

Response to BBC Panorama’s “Private ADHD Clinics Exposed”

On 15/05/2023, the BBC aired the Panorama programme Private ADHD Clinics Exposed. This programme documented the poor practice of three private clinics offering ADHD assessments …

ADHD
Music therapy and autism: how it can help people with ASD
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20 Mar 2023

Music therapy and autism: how it can help people with ASD

Music is one of the first mediums that spring to mind as having a therapeutic effect on people. For children and adults with autism, music …

Autism/ASD
What are the best sports for a child with autism?
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21 Feb 2023

What are the best sports for a child with autism?

Sports provide an excellent outlet for improving your child’s mental and physical health. For autistic children, they may find the prospect of doing sports to …

Autism/ASD