The Basics

It is often assumed that as human beings we can judge what other people are thinking and feeling, simply by looking at their facial expression. However, reality is often much more complex than this.

Autism and ADHD very often co-exist. Research suggests that 50 to 70% of autistic people also have ADHD

For children of school age, the primary point of contact regarding your child’s needs is the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) at the school.

Autism can be defined as a neurological difference which means autistic people experience the world in a different way to non-autistic people.

Disordered or restrictive eating is often the first sign of autism in a person who does not have their neurodivergence recognised.

Sleep problems are common among neurodivergent individuals, and there are many reasons for this.

Anxiety is sadly very common amongst autistic children and adults...

There are a lot of myths out there about autism, many of which stem from research done when autism was first recognised.

Unexplained joint pain is a very frequent experience for neurodivergent people.

Firstly, there is nothing to be ashamed of in being autistic. It’s not a disease, or something that can be ‘treated’ or ‘cured’.

Many neurodivergent people experience differences in processing sound.

Most people know when they are feeling a certain way. They can identify that certain feelings in their bodies indicate certain emotions...

The topic of autism and girls has been much discussed in recent years. How autistic girls present differently