The world can be a difficult and confusing place for the neurodiverse, but what about autism and kissing? Autism and displays of affection For parents with autistic children, the parental journey often comes with unique challenges and a need for deeper understanding. In this article, we aim to shed light on one particular aspect: how … Read more
Being a parent in our position can bring some obscure challenges, but what is it with autism and touching their privates? In this article, we aim to shed light on why some autistic children may engage in inappropriate touching. We will also provide strategies to support both the child and parents. Autistic Child Touching Private … Read more
If your autistic child likes to be tickled this can be an enjoyable and rewarding activity. In this article we explain why your child may be so fond of it. Autism and tickling Autism is a complex condition which will affect children in different ways. With that being the case, each autistic child is unique … Read more
Autism can be baffling at times for parents, in this article we answer the question, why do autistic children like routine? Autism and routine One notable aspect of autism is a strong preference for routine and predictability. This manifests often as autistic children often exhibiting a need for consistency and structure in their daily lives. … 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
Parents of autistic children face a number of challenges, in this article we explain why it may be that your autistic child can’t stay still. Autism and staying still As with the majority of our articles it is always worth pointing out that every child is different but with that said there are often consistent … Read more
There are many challenges which face parents in our position, this article explains how to keep a diaper on an autistic child. Being a parent of an autistic child can be tough and problems with toileting in general can be common. Whilst every child is different there are some tactics which can help you make … Read more
If your autistic child doesn’t like singing you are not alone. In this article we explain why that may be the case and if you should worry. Before we dive into autism and singing it is always worth mentioning that every child is different. Although we pull together common traits it is always important to … Read more
This article explains some possible reasons why an autistic child may randomly cry and what you can do to help. As with any behaviour or issue relating to autism it is always worth pointing out that every child is different. With that said however there are some common traits which could lead to these outbursts … Read more
Parents in our position are often left scratching our heads thinking of food ideas for a picky autistic child. In this article we give you some options and ideas to try. Child with autism being picky Having a child who is picky with their food is stressful enough for parents of the neuro-typical let alone … Read more