If your autistic child happens to grind their teeth then you are not alone, it is a common behaviour. But why do they do it? In this article we give some possible reasons why they’re engaging in this behaviour. Teeth grinding and autism Teeth grinding or what is otherwise known as bruxism is a common … Read more
Raising or caring for an autistic child is a difficult task with one of the challenges being knowing what not to do. In this article we go over some practices to avoid. Naturally every autistic child is different but these are just some general issues to consider. What not to do The majority of our … Read more
If you have noticed your autistic child drinks a lot of water then this is the article for you. We explain why they may be doing so and what you can do. Drinking water is good isn’t it? It is actually a common problem for autistic children to not drink enough water. So for some … Read more
If you have an autistic child who poops on the floor then you are not alone, this is not an uncommon issue. In this article we try to explore why they may be engaging in this behaviour. Pooping on the floor Firstly I will start with a consistent caveat in that every child is different, … Read more
Eating behaviours vary from one child to the next but is there a link between autism and eating with hands? In this article we look into why your child may be reluctant to use cutlery and what you can do about it. Autism and eating with hands Most parents of autistic children are used to … Read more
If you have an autistic toddler along with a newborn baby then you undoubtedly have a lot on your plate. In this article we explain what to expect and give you some tips along the way. Autistic sibling and newborn baby Autistic toddlers, like any other child, may have a range of reactions and behaviours … Read more
Knowing how to keep autistic toddlers engaged is challenging and half of the battle is knowing what they play with. In this article we go into some of the common toys and items autistic toddlers find entertaining. Things which autistic toddlers play with While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, here are some general ideas about … Read more
Washing the hair of an autistic child can be stressful and difficult with many children being very resistant to the process. In this article we explore why your child may be so against having their hair washed and what you can do about it. Why an autistic child may be against hair washing There are … Read more
If you have an autistic child who likes putting things in their mouth then firstly please be aware it is a common behaviour. It is so common that we included it in our top 10 signs of autism. In this article we explore some of the reasons why your child may be engaging in this … Read more
Any parent who has witnessed this behaviour would undoubtedly ask themselves, why does my autistic child hit their head? It is distressing to watch and at times can leave you helpless to comfort or calm your child. Naturally every child is different but in this article we will explain why they may be engaging in … Read more