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As professionals we see children for a snapshot of their lives, and all too often we make our judgements based on those snapshots. Parents are…
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When we read about masking, there is often a assumption that we are talking about girls. And the truth is that it has had to…
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One of the most common complaints I hear both at school and at home, from my students and my children, is that there are some…
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Sometimes we all have those days when we wonder whether or not we are on the right path. There are often days (or even weeks)…
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Waiting for a diagnosis can feel a little like being in limbo land; you’re not sure whether to act or whether to stick your head…
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Many Autism families have more than one child on the Spectrum, but the truth is all too often the needs and emotions of those families…
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If there is one piece of magic advice I can give you, my magic wand if you like, it’s to embrace your child’s special interest…
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I don’t know about you, but in our house the countdown to Christmas has most definitely started. And with two sets of fairly large extended…
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Free time with my students means the world to me! But for many students with Autism unstructured times are the times they find most difficult.…
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I’m asked frequently by both parents and teachers about ways to engage young people with Pathological Demand Avoidance. These are my top tips: Special Interests…