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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…

Learn the differences between depression and autistic burnout, understand the signs of each, and discover why the right support matters.

Learn how to adapt your communication style when communicating with an autistic child, reduce misunderstandings and strengthen everyday connections.

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,…

Global Developmental Delay (GDD) describes significant delays across multiple areas of development in young children. A learning disability, also known as an intellectual disability, refers…