Christmas tips for autistic people and their families
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but it can be difficult for some autistic people. With your help, we’ve compiled a list of autism-friendly tips for the festive…
Preparing for Christmas: autism resources
The Christmas period can be a very exciting but often stressful time of the year for many autistic people. It can be a time with lots of change, social interaction…
Autism and mental health
This resource looks at autism and mental health. It explains what autism is, how it’s diagnosed and what support is available for autistic people. It also looks at the kind…
10 Significant Ways Autistic People are Different to Neurotypical People
It turns out we see the world through a very different lens. hen you Google what makes autistic people different to neurotypical (NT) people, you’ll most likely either read scientific…
‘There’s no one way to be autistic’
In this beautiful animation, author Sara Gibbs shares how being diagnosed with autism as an adult changed her relationship with herself. Watch the video by the original source through the…
ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome: Learn More About Both to Make Good Treatment Decisions
When your child is coping not only with ADHD but also with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), your decisions regarding treatment and support can be more complicated. It’s estimated that about two-thirds…
Autistic and ADHD: Who’s driving this car!?
Being Autistic and ADHD, I am in a constant struggle to keep both of these elements of myself content, and sometimes, under control. They’re like young siblings, sometimes they love…
Females With Autism More Likely Than Males to Develop Psychiatric Disorder, Study Finds
Females With Autism More Likely Than Males to Develop Psychiatric Disorder, Study Finds Thursday, October 27, 2022 Females with autism are more likely than males to be diagnosed with a…
How Autistic People Experience Sensory Processing Issues. Physical discomfort, anxiety, and more.
How Autistic People Experience Sensory Processing Issues. Physical discomfort, anxiety, and more. Posted August 17, 2022 Reviewed by Devon Frye KEY POINTS Research shows that autistic people often experience physical…
Gene that regulates our biological clock, possibly related to the development of autistic disorders
Gene that regulates our biological clock, possibly related to the development of autistic disorders Recent research published in the prestigious journal Molecular Psychiatry , by a team of scientists from the University…
