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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 …

25 Oct 2022
Keeping safe when the doors reopen in June…
We plan to reopen the Shrewsbury clinic for routine appointments at the beginning of June. For us to be able to do this safely, we …

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 …

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 …

22 Oct 2022
Looking after yourself during a pandemic
The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has affected the world in many ways, and as a psychologist Dr Lisa Williams has spoken with many people dealing primarily …

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 …