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If you are autistic, you may have spent much of your life feeling that you experience the world differently from other people. You may find…

Many autistic children can be observed to ‘stim’. Parents might notice their child repeatedly flapping their hands, rocking back and forth, humming, spinning, pacing, or repeating certain sounds. These behaviours can sometimes…

Signs of autism in a 2-year-old may include differences in communication, social interaction, play, sensory processing and emotional regulation. Examples can include limited response to…

Reasonable adjustments are changes made in the workplace to remove barriers and help autistic employees perform their role effectively. Examples may include flexible working arrangements,…

Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where a child is unable to speak in certain situations, despite being able to speak comfortably in others. It…

Toilet training may take longer for autistic children because differences in communication, sensory processing, anxiety, emotional regulation, flexibility and interoception can make it harder to…

Sensory differences affect how a child experiences and responds to sensory information. Some autistic children are highly sensitive to sounds, lights, textures or smells, while…

Sensory differences in autism affect how a person experiences and responds to sensory information. Some autistic children may be highly sensitive to sounds, lights or…

Emotional dysregulation in autism refers to difficulties managing intense emotional responses. Autistic people may experience emotions more intensely, take longer to recover after stressful events,…