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Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that affects social communication, sensory processing and behaviour patterns. Social anxiety is an anxiety disorder characterised by fear of…

Autism can be diagnosed at any age, including in a person's 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s or beyond. Many autistic adults were not identified in childhood…

Pica is the persistent eating of non-food items such as paper, soil, fabric, chalk or hair. It is more common in autistic children and may…

Early autism diagnosis helps children and families access appropriate support, better understand their child's needs and make reasonable adjustments at home, nursery and school. Early…

Autistic teenagers experience higher rates of anxiety, depression and emotional distress than their peers. This is not because they are autistic, but often because they…

Introduction  Many autistic adults describe periods of overwhelming exhaustion, loss of functioning, reduced capacity to cope, and a feeling that they have simply “run out…

Introduction Communication is at the heart of every relationship. For autistic children, however, communication may develop differently and may not always follow the social expectations…

Language delay primarily affects a child's speech and language development, whereas autism affects social communication, social interaction, sensory processing and behaviour patterns. While some autistic…

Autistic pupils can have very different experiences in mainstream schools. Some thrive academically and socially with appropriate support, while others experience challenges such as anxiety,…