Maintaining your child’s personal hygiene can be challenging at times, in this article we explain how to get an autistic child to bathe. Autism and bath time Bathing can be a challenging task for many autistic children due to sensory issues, resistance to change, and difficulties with transitions. However, with patience, understanding, and a gentle … Read more
It is common for an autistic child to have a complex relationship with food and drink, but will they actually starve themselves? In this article we try to answer that question. Autism and food There are various challenges faced by parents raising a child with autism. However one of the most difficult can be their … Read more
If you have an autistic child who refuses to do anything you are not alone, it is more common than you may think. In this article we explain what may be behind the behaviour and provide some practical strategies to try. What is behind the behaviour? Parenting an autistic child comes with unique challenges, one … Read more
In this article we explain some of the reasons why your autistic child likes to be chased and what to do about the behaviour. Whilst it goes without saying that every child is different there are common factors which can paint a picture for parents. Autism and being chased Autistic children can engage in any … Read more
If you have an autistic child who is always singing then you are not alone. In this article we explore the behaviour and provide some strategies to help. Autism and singing There are any number of behaviours which an autistic child may develop, some of which will turn into a repetitive one. From an outsider’s … Read more
For parents trying to figure out how to stop a child with autism skin picking can be a challenge. In this article we explore the problem and what you can do. An autistic child skin picking Autistic children may exhibit different forms of behaviour some of which could be deemed as quite puzzling. One such … Read more
If your autistic child won’t take liquid medicine you are not alone, this is a common difficulty for parents in our position. In this article we explain why this may be the case and what you can do to try to address the issue. Children with autism and medicine As parents of autistic children, it … Read more
Parents in our position can be faced with a number of challenges, but trying to get our heads around why an autistic child won’t eat is one of the most difficult. In this article we delve into the problem and give you some suggestions in what you can do. Autism and not eating One of … Read more
There are many common quirks and behaviours associated with autism, but how do you stop tip toe walking? This article explores your options. Should you stop it? With nearly all repetitive behaviours associated with autism it is always worth considering if you should stop the behaviour. Some stimulative activities can be calming and pleasant for … Read more
It turns out that the phrase “my autistic son is driving me insane” is sadly Googled around 100 times a week. This article is to try and help the stressed parents tapping that phrase into their phone. It is immensely challenging to raise a child with autism, but we are here to help. You may … Read more