Children and Families

Many autistic people spend years, and sometimes decades, trying to hide their differences in order to fit into a world that was not designed with…

Interoception is often described as the body's "hidden sense" because it helps us recognise and interpret signals coming from within our bodies. It is the…

Many autistic people describe knowing that something feels wrong but struggling to identify exactly what they are feeling. They may recognise a sense of discomfort,…

Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can be an emotional experience. Some parents feel relief that they finally have answers. Others experience uncertainty, worry,…

Many autistic children develop intense interests in particular topics, activities or objects. These interests are often called special interests, although some autistic people prefer terms…

Many parents notice that their autistic child enjoys doing the same things repeatedly. This might involve lining up toys, sorting objects into categories, repeatedly acting…

Emotional dysregulation is one of the most common yet misunderstood experiences for autistic children and young people. Although it is not part of the formal…

For many autistic children, change can be one of the most challenging aspects of daily life. A cancelled trip to the park, a different route…

Many autistic girls and women spend years feeling different without understanding why. Some receive diagnoses of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or personality…