Category - I’m worried about my child

Are you worried your child may be autistic? Here are some posts to help you decide what to do next.

BAS Support Blocks

Bristol Autism Support run special support blocks for specific topics.  Each session includes a presentation and time for discussion. No diagnosis is required...

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If you think that your child may be autistic, or are going through the diagnosis process, or have just or recently received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum...

What is autism?

Autism is a lifelong condition that affects things like communication and social interaction. It also has an impact on the way people act and think. People can...

Common autism traits

Here are some common traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Not all autistic individuals will have all of these traits; this is a general guide. Social...

Does my child have autism?

Autism is a lifelong condition that affects the way a person interacts with the world and those around them. If you are concerned that your child may be...

What is attachment disorder?

Getting an autism diagnosis for your child can be a difficult process. There are no clearly identified physical / biological markers for autism and it presents...

If it isn’t autism, what could it be?

Many have been there. The news that your child could have autism, then a two-year wait for an assessment to be done, followed by a wait for the results and...