Staying healthy is important for everyone, with that in mind we thought we’d explore the topic of autism and exercise. The majority of this article will be aimed at autistic children but there may be some tips which help adults also. Why exercise may be difficult for those with autism There are many aspects of … Read more

Days out with our children with ASD can be challenging, but what about a child with autism and theme parks? Below we dive into where and why they may be difficult and give you some tips to help enjoy the day. Things to consider We’ll start with the usual caveat in that each child on … Read more

Raising a son or daughter with ASD can bring various challenges, below we look into car journey’s with an autistic child. We have probably all been there haven’t we, midway through a car journey and turning around? If you’ve not got that far then thank your lucky stars because it is a stressful time. Firstly … Read more

Social events can bring unexpected difficulties for those with ASD, below we explore challenges with autism and opening presents. Birthdays and other festivities are a great time to bond with friends and family. Whilst for the majority they are times for fun and excitement, for some with autism they can be sources for anxiety. You … Read more

Here we don’t stray from the difficult topics, today we are looking into the link between autism and holding poop. Poop problems We have written a number of articles on toilet training on this site but this is a little bit different. If you are experiencing your autistic child holding in poop you are not … Read more

Whilst every child is different there are some common preferences we find, one is the link between autistic children and swings. In this article, we’ll explore why swinging is such a beloved pastime for autistic children and how it can benefit them in various ways. We also consider some of the problems they can bring … Read more

Raising children with ASD can come with unique challenges, such as an autistic child who always wants to be carried. In this article we explore what may be behind the desire and what parents can do about it. Autism and being carried One common behaviour that some parents may encounter is their child’s constant desire … Read more

Toileting can be a challenging topic for parents, in this article we explore the link between autism and wetting themselves. Toilet training One of the issues that some parents of autistic children may encounter is their child continuing to wet themselves beyond the typical age. This can be a source of frustration and concern for … Read more