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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …