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
Autism – it’s communicating without emojis!
Emoji coffee art

03 Nov 2022

Autism – it’s communicating without emojis!

We have all been there … sent a text message that the recipient doesn’t understand – or sent a text that has been taken completely …

Autism/ASD
We have some big changes in 2020!
Sketch of building plan

02 Nov 2022

We have some big changes in 2020!

We have plenty of exciting plans for the year ahead here at Shropshire Autism Service, and we can’t wait to share all of them with …

News & Announcements
Finding somewhere they fit……
Child sulking with adult behind

01 Nov 2022

Finding somewhere they fit……

Every child or adult we see here at Shropshire Autism Service has something to teach us – ASD and its symptoms are not something that …

Autism/ASD
Five ways to make Halloween enjoyable for children with ADHD
Halloween carved pumpkins

31 Oct 2022

Five ways to make Halloween enjoyable for children with ADHD

As the days continue to tick down to the scariest night of the year, you may be wondering how you can make Halloween enjoyable for …

ADHD
Am I autistic?
Woman with freckles

28 Oct 2022

Am I autistic?

Autism in Childhood The signs and symptoms of autism vary depending on age, sex and severity, but across all people will be difficulties with social …

Adult Autism
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
Will an autism diagnosis make a difference?
Child on tablet

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 …

Autism/ASD
Understanding Autism – why people with ASD do what they do….
Childing playing in sea

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 …

Adult Autism
Keeping safe when the doors reopen in June…
Image of cell

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 …

General Advice
Will a diagnosis make any difference?
Autism being written on glass

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 …

Autism/ASD