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
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
If you are a parent of an autistic child who wakes up at night you may be wondering what to do in such situations. While we can never wave a magic wand and fix these issues we can arm you with some tactics to try. Autistic child waking suggestions Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can impact … Read more
If you have an autistic child and they enjoy humming please do not worry unduly as it is a common behaviour. In this article we explain why they may be humming so to help you better understand their world. Humming and autism One of the common behaviour patterns seen in autism is humming or vocalising … Read more
One of the common behaviours a child with autism may have is a fascination with spinning a wheel. Despite being common it is often puzzling to parents so we explain what it is all about below. Autism and wheel spinning basics One of the core features of autism spectrum disorder is sensory processing differences. Many … Read more
Some people believe that they can spot autism from an exceptionally young age with one idea being that autistic babies are always happy. In this article we look into that idea and try and establish it there is any truth to it, along with an anecdote to boot. Autistic babies behaviour Autism is typically diagnosed … Read more
One of the goals of this website is to answer some of the questions asked on the subject of autism. It turns out a common question is… can autism make you hear voices? Autism basics Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. While auditory … Read more
If you have an autistic child who will only wear one outfit you are not alone. This is actually quite a common behaviour. In this post we explain why your child may have this tendency and give you some ideas as to how you can tackle the issue. Possible reasons why There are several reasons … Read more
If you have got an autistic child that won’t leave the house you are not alone. It is quite a common behaviour. Why won’t your autistic child leave the house? One of the common characteristics of autism is difficulty with sensory processing. This can make it challenging for autistic children to cope with the sensory … Read more
Many parents in our situation will have an autistic child who just will not listen no matter what we are trying to say. In this post we go into some of the reasons why this might be the case and give some ideas towards what you can do about it. Why they won’t listen Firstly … Read more