Hypersensitivity, also known as sensory over-responsivity, is a common characteristic impacting autistic children. It refers to a heightened or increased response to certain sensory stimuli, such as light, sound, touch, taste, or smell. On the other hand, hyposensitivity refers to a decreased sensitivity to sensory input, which can result in a need for more intense … Read more
Problems with sleep and autism are well documented but what do you do if your autistic child won’t go to bed at all? We delve into this complicated problem below exploring possible reasons and solutions. Autistic child refusing to go to bed I think it is fair to say that every parent has encountered this … Read more
With bonfire night approaching in the UK we thought we’d dig into the topic of autism and fireworks. Specifically we consider below what impact fireworks can have on an autistic child and how to handle them as parents. Firework celebrations Fireworks are one of those things which are almost universally liked. The overwhelming majority of … Read more
ASD is becoming more common over time, with that in mind see our below 10 signs of autism in a child. Before continuing it is worth noting that our site is curated by people who have been in your shoes. We are parents raising autistic children so have first hand experience of noticing signs. So … Read more
Sensitivities to sound is a hallmark of autism but some parents find their autistic child likes loud noises. We look into that phenomenon and see if we can work out what may be behind it. Why may a child with autism like loud noises? Autism can be a right puzzle for parents like us. The … Read more
ASD can impact people in a number of ways but do autistic adults need more sleep? We explore all below. Sleep and autism Issues with sleep are one of the most common problems that parents in our position report. Autistic children often have problems falling and staying asleep. We have various articles on the topic … Read more
We often try to place ourselves in the shoes of people we love, but is being autistic hard? We delve into this complicated question below. Is having autism hard? For parents of children with autism, the journey might take a slightly different route than we originally envisioned. But it is a journey filled with love, … Read more
Schooling is such an important factor for your child, in this article we look at the differences between an autism school vs mainstream. Autism focused school compared to mainstream Every child deserves an education that caters to their unique needs and abilities. For parents of children with autism, the decision to choose between an autism-focused … Read more
If you have a child with autism who is stuffing food in their mouth regularly then you are not alone. In this article we explain what may be behind the behaviour and what you can do about it. Autistic and stuffing food Being a parent of a child on the autism spectrum can be a … Read more
You may have noticed this behaviour in your child and are in turn wondering is covering ears a sign of autism? In the below article we delve into the behaviour and provide you some answers. Is covering ears a sign of autism or not? As parents, we are constantly attuned to every little change in … Read more