There are many youth clubs, social activities and groups in and around Bristol for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and/or learning difficulties. Here is a...
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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 Interaction...
If you are a parent or carer of a newly diagnosed autistic child you have probably heard a lot of talk about EHCPs, or as they used to be called ‘statements’. We...
We’ve never had Santa in our house. Not once. Even before I knew that my daughter was on the autistic spectrum, there was no mention of Santa or reindeer or any of...
There are many services and support options for parents and carers of autistic children in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BaNES and North Somerset. We’ve compiled...
As a parent or carer of an autistic child, you may find it takes a lot of effort to teach your autistic child new skills. From life skills and physical tasks to more...
Many parents who have challenging children think that they are alone in what they are going through. We’ve been supporting parents and carers of autistic children...
So, you’ve been given a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). But what does that mean, and how might ASD affect you? This article has a lot of information...
Bristol Autism Support is a small but ambitious registered charity, number 1186287, that since 2012, has provided a lifeline of support and information for parents and...
A few years ago I was out with my daughter (7 at the time) when she had a meltdown. It was a very cold and windy day and this provoked sensory overload for her and she...
Some autistic children don’t begin to speak until later on in childhood. Many non-autistic kids will have started to speak by their second birthdays. If you’re a parent...
What do I do now? A poem for parents and carers of children on the autistic spectrum. First things first: take a deep breath; everything is going to be alright. You will...
There are some people who, from birth, don’t feel entirely comfortable in their own skin. How they look isn’t entirely compatible with how they think. Anyone who feels...
For all children, being at school should be a fun and fascinating experience. Learning new things, making friends and enjoyment are part of the journey from nursery to...