If you have an autistic child who will only poop in their diaper then you are not alone, it is more common than you may think. In this article we are going to dive into what may be behind the behaviour. We will also give parents some ideas as to how they can deal with … Read more
It’s that time of year where the trees are going up so we thought we’d write an article about autism and Christmas. Many parents reading this article will be in the same position, looking forward to the big day but with a dash of anxiety. How will our children react to presents? Will they behave … Read more
There is some encouraging news in the world of science whereby a study has shown that AI can diagnose autism early in children. We’ve dug into the report and can now tell you what it is all about. Diagnosing autism with artificial intelligence A.I seems to be the newest trend on the block with it … Read more
This article is made in response to a comment from a reader who said her autistic child has been eating sand. On request we have researched this behaviour and come up with the following reasons why it may be taking place. Autism and eating sand Life raising an autistic child can spring all kinds of … Read more
In our travels we have found a number of parents who describe having an autistic child who likes being barefoot. With that being the case we thought it could be helpful to consider the consequences and causes for this preference. Autism and taking shoes and socks off Speaking personally I as a neuro-typical mum enjoy … Read more
If your autistic child is hoarding then this is the article for you. Below we dig into what may be behind the behaviour and what you can do about it. Autism and hoarding One of the first things to realise is that this behaviour is actually quite common. Searching forums and speaking to friends with … Read more
If you have an autistic child who won’t wash this can be an incredibly tricky situation to deal with. In the below article we explore what may be behind the behaviour and give you some tips on dealing with the problem. Autism and washing Issues with bathing and washing in general are common with autistic … Read more
We have written about family dynamics a lot on this site but never covered an autistic child hitting their sibling. In the below article we will talk about what may be fueling the behaviour and what you can do. Autism and sibling fights Fights and breakouts of violence are certainly not limited to families with … Read more
Some day to day tasks can present challenges to parents in our position, including working out how to shower an autistic child. In the below article we look into why this simple task can raise issues and what you can do. Why may an autistic child be against showering Firstly it is important to note … Read more
Life can be tough for those with ASD with various life activities causing anxiety, but about autism and moving house? In this article we will explore why something like moving house can be a problem for those with autsim and how best to handle it. Whilst the majority of this article will be through the … Read more