If you have an autistic child who loves spinning you are not alone, but the question we’re answering here is should you stop them? There are many repetitive behaviours which an autistic child may engage in but spinning is probably the most associated with the condition. Spinning can take many forms, from spinning objects to … Read more
Parents like us have to tackle a number of challenges, a new one for me was trying to work out where an autistic child might hide? My circumstance led to quite an anticlimactic situation of finding my daughter in our shed but it gave me the idea for the article. Autistic child hiding Some autistic … Read more
If you have an autistic child with a behavior problems then in this article we have some ideas and tactics to try. Firstly goes without saying that every autistic child is different so what works for one may not work for another. But with that said there are a number of common behavioral trends which … Read more
What makes autism worse for one individual may not for another but in this article we go through some common factors. Aggravating factors While there is no ‘cure’ for autism, various interventions can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. However, some factors can aggravate autism and make it more challenging making it essential … Read more
If you have sat up at night and asked yourself the question ‘why will my autistic child not sleep’ then you’re not alone. Troubles with sleep is so common we listed it in our top 10 signs of autism. In this article we highlight some of the reasons why you may be struggling in this … Read more
Knowing how to stop an autistic child hitting their head is a challenge for a number of parents. In this article we give you some ideas and tactics to help stop this behaviour. Stopping autistic child hitting head It is important to remember that every child is different and you may have to employ a … Read more
Children with ASD may have any number of repetitive behaviours with one common one being a child with autism opening and closing doors. Is opening and closing doors a sign of autism? It is common for autistic children to engage in repetitive behaviours and door opening and closing may be one of those behaviours. Although … Read more
If your autistic child enjoys licking objects then you will likely want to know how to stop this behaviour. Although every child is different in this article we give you some concepts and tactics to try. We also explore if licking things is a sign of autism. Is licking things a sign of autism? As … Read more
Parents of autistic children often query should they stop their autistic child stimming. We dive into this complex question below. Stopping autistic stimming I am assuming if you have come across this page then you are well aware of what stimming is in autism. With that said however it is worth reminding all of us … Read more
Knowing quite how to get an autistic child to go to the dentist and let the examination take place is a challenging task. In this article we give you some tactics and ideas to try in order to make the event as smooth as possible. Autism and the dentist’s This is a struggle for many … Read more