What makes a good Autism assessment?
Assessment clipart

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 …

Autism/ASD
Social skills training can make children happier
Child running down path

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 …

Autism/ASD
Being creative in therapy with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Child staring at camera

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 …

Autism/ASD
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