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Find out the latest news & expert articles on Autism and ADHD
09 Nov 2022
What makes a good Autism assessment?
There is much variation in the way different clinicians diagnose autism. You may see differences in the tools that are used, the settings in which …
08 Nov 2022
Social skills training can make children happier
Lisa has just spent three days in Romsey training with Alex Kelly! Alex is one of the most well-known Speech and Language Therapists in the …
07 Nov 2022
Being creative in therapy with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Lisa recently had the pleasure of listening to Tony Attwood – a leading authority in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – speak about …
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 …