Children with ASD may have any number of repetitive behaviours with one common one being a child with autism opening and closing doors. Is opening and closing doors a sign of autism? It is common for autistic children to engage in repetitive behaviours and door opening and closing may be one of those behaviours. Although … Read more
If your autistic child enjoys licking objects then you will likely want to know how to stop this behaviour. Although every child is different in this article we give you some concepts and tactics to try. We also explore if licking things is a sign of autism. Is licking things a sign of autism? As … Read more
Parents of autistic children often query should they stop their autistic child stimming. We dive into this complex question below. Stopping autistic stimming I am assuming if you have come across this page then you are well aware of what stimming is in autism. With that said however it is worth reminding all of us … 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 have noticed your autistic child drinks a lot of water then this is the article for you. We explain why they may be doing so and what you can do. Drinking water is good isn’t it? It is actually a common problem for autistic children to not drink enough water. So for some … Read more
If you have an autistic child who likes putting things in their mouth then firstly please be aware it is a common behaviour. It is so common that we included it in our top 10 signs of autism. In this article we explore some of the reasons why your child may be engaging in this … Read more
If you are asking, do only autistic toddlers stim (?) then you are not alone. It is a common question with some short and long answers. In this article we’ll explain what stimming is, who engages in it and at what ages. Autistic toddlers and stimming Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behaviour, refers to the repetitive … Read more
If you have an autistic child and you are trying to work out how to stop them spinning then do not fret, you are not alone. This is another personal post for me as since our daughter was around three spinning has been one of her favourite pastimes. Let’s dig into why they often spin … Read more
Autism is a puzzling condition, even for those with plenty of exposure but does it always show in childhood? Let’s find out. Autism and childhood basics Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate, socialise, and behave appropriately in social situations. Autism is typically … 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