A child exploring their body is natural but if your autistic child is touching himself too much then it is important to know how to stop this behaviour. If this behaviour becomes frequent or occurs in public, it can become an understandable concern for parents. Here are some strategies you can try to stop your … Read more
If your autistic child is scratching either others or themselves then it is understandable to try and work out how to stop this behaviour. In this article we give you some ideas and tactics to consider. Tactics to try An autistic child scratching can be incredibly difficult to deal with and can be distressing for … Read more
If a child is autistic their development may differ in a number of ways, we explain how it may differ and what to expect. An autistic child’s development Autism is a complex developmental disorder that can affect many aspects of a child’s life, including communication, social interaction, sensory processing, and cognitive abilities. Because of these … Read more
If you’re new to the world of autism you may not know who diagnoses a child with autism in the UK. Ultimately there are several professionals who may be involved in diagnosing a child with autism. These professionals may include pediatricians, clinical psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, and speech and language therapists. Autism diagnosis for … 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
I think most parents in our situation ask themselves the question, ‘will my autistic child ever make friends?’ Whilst it is impossible to answer for everyone I hope this post helps to some extent. Lets start with the positive Yes, autistic children can make friends. Even if your child has quite severe behavioural difficulties with … Read more
This isn’t a topic for the faint hearted but an autistic child smearing poop / poo is a reality for some parents so it’s understandable to question why. Autistic children may engage in various behaviors that seem odd, inappropriate, or disturbing to others. One such behavior is smearing feces or poop, also known as scatolia. … Read more
For parents of children with autism many may question if the condition can worsen over time. Let’s dive in and try and answer that question. Can autism worsen? Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication and interaction, as well as repetitive or restrictive behaviors and interests. While the severity of symptoms can vary … Read more
Parents with an autistic child may notice that he or she keeps repeating words or sentences. If you are in this position as a parent, read on. Echolalia Repetitive language or echolalia is a common feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and may manifest in different ways. Echolalia is the repetition of words or phrases … Read more
It is a highly subjective topic trying to judge the best Autism school in the world. One parent or assessor may look for something completely different to others. We have however trawled the internet and narrowed it down to two which we believe could very well be judged as the best school for autism in … Read more