Parents

If you're an autistic or ADHD girl, woman, or gender-diverse person, you are far more likely to be living with a whole constellation of intertwined health conditions

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.

Something is not fair. You’ve witnessed or experienced something that violates what you know to be morally correct.

Questions to ask

Here are some possible reasonable adjustments that can be established in schools. + pdf download

The first step toward an autism diagnosis often begins with recognising early signs and seeking professional advice.

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.

A Parent’s Handbook to Supporting Newly Diagnosed Teens and Pre-Teens

Handling any difficulty with personal hygiene can vary with age, but the cause is usually to do with sensory needs..

The first step is to address your own views on the subject so that you don’t pass on any worries to your child.

A passionate interest can take up a lot of time and space, but it is important that we give autistic people the space to be authentic

Meltdowns are NOT temper tantrums, even though they can involve screaming, kicking, stamping feet etc.

Older generations were very clear about what autism ‘looked like’ and many of these views have now been discredited.

It is important to acknowledge that some topic areas of the curriculum can themselves present difficulties