As parents we want our children to fit in and make friends, with that in mind in this article we explain how to help an autistic child socialize. Autism and socializing Understanding and supporting the social skills of our autistic children is crucial for their overall well-being and happiness. While socializing can be challenging for … Read more
Rates of autism diagnosis are on the rise but is autism a new disorder? In this article we explore that very question. Autism over the years Over the past few decades, there has been an increase in autism diagnoses, leading some to believe that autism is a new disorder. However, this notion is rooted in … 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
Knowing how do you keep an autistic child entertained is a key skill for parents and carers in our position. This article gives you some options. Before continuing it is always worth noting that every autistic child is different. There will be some generalisations below but they all come with the caveat that each child … Read more
In this article we explain some of the reasons why your autistic child likes to be chased and what to do about the behaviour. Whilst it goes without saying that every child is different there are common factors which can paint a picture for parents. Autism and being chased Autistic children can engage in any … Read more
Trying to figure out how to stop scripting by a child with autism is a puzzle for parents in our position. In this article we give you some tactics to try. What is autistic scripting Scripting is a common behaviour among children with autism, and it involves repeating lines or phrases from films, TV shows, … Read more
If you have an autistic child with a behavior problems then in this article we have some ideas and tactics to try. Firstly goes without saying that every autistic child is different so what works for one may not work for another. But with that said there are a number of common behavioral trends which … Read more
Many parents in our position internally question, how will my autistic child grow up? It is a natural anxious internal conversation I think that we all have to some degree. Whilst we would never be able to answer that question directly in this article we will explore it and pull out some themes. When an … Read more
Knowing how to stop an autistic child hitting their head is a challenge for a number of parents. In this article we give you some ideas and tactics to help stop this behaviour. Stopping autistic child hitting head It is important to remember that every child is different and you may have to employ a … Read more
If your autistic child is hitting others then that is distressing for all concerned. In this article we give you some ways to help stop this behaviour. Autism and hitting others Like with so much with autistic children there is not a one size fits all approach here. With that in mind it may well … Read more