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 autistic, make...
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I’ll start this post off with a little personal story. I received an Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis at the age of two at my local hospital. From that point onwards, I was...
A diagnosis of autism brings about many emotions. Sadness, fear, relief, stress – everyone feels these things. Even if a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder is...
How you tell your child about their autism diagnosis is very personal and specific to your child’s level of awareness and understanding. We’ve broken the...
It can feel daunting to tell a child about their autism diagnosis, not least because of all the connotations that adults put on having a ‘label’. However, it is...
Depending on when a child is diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, they may or not understand what is happening. Teenagers may be acutely aware, possibly having had...
