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
One of the most difficult conundrums for a family is knowing what to do with an out of control autistic child. In the below articles we will give you some tips to consider in your home. What do we mean by out of control? Firstly it is important to cover what we mean by an … Read more
If you have an autistic child that keeps asking the same question repeatedly, this is the article for you. We explain what is behind the behaviour and what you can do about it moving forward. Autism and repeating questions The first thing to note is that this is a common behaviour, with many parents being … Read more
Raising a child with ASD can spring various challenges, in this article we explore how to prevent autistic shutdown. What is an autistic shutdown? One aspect of autism which a number of parents will have faced is when their child goes into shutdown. During an autistic shutdown, a child (or adult) may temporarily withdraw or … Read more
Repetitive behaviours are very common for those with ASD, in this article we explore how to stop an autistic child biting their nails. Autism and nail biting We all have our habits don’t we. It may even be the case that the person reading this bites their nails also. But with autistic children habits take … Read more
A number of behaviours can be distressing to witness as parents, in this article we explain how to stop an autistic child pulling hair. Hair-pulling in autistic children If you have been in the world of ASD for any length of time you will be aware that those with autism often have repetitive behaviours. These … Read more
ASD can lead to many conundrums for parents in the below article we explain how to stop an autistic child clapping. So let’s explore the reasons behind clapping in autistic children first and then come up with some practical strategies to try. Autism and hand clapping Clapping is a common repetitive behaviour observed in autistic … Read more
ASD can throw up any number of challenges for individuals, one of which is the link between autism and overthinking. In the below article, we will delve into the connection between autism and overthinking. We aim to shed light on the challenges faced by those who navigate this intricate web of thoughts. What do we … Read more
Autism impacts individuals in varying ways, but can you be autistic and not have meltdowns? We explore all below. Autism and meltdowns Autism is a very complex condition that manifests in a wide range of behaviours, characteristics, and challenges. For many years, the general public’s understanding of autism has been largely influenced by media portrayals. … Read more
Looking into the future is something which most parents do, including considering easy jobs for autistic adults. Whilst we want to make it abundantly clear that those with autism don’t have to go for ‘easy’ jobs, sometimes choosing an appropriate job can be a challenge. In this article we go over some possible future job … Read more