Children and Families

Autistic girls and women are often described as using masking or camouflaging behaviours to blend in socially. This can begin from a very young age.…

In this article, our Clinical Director, Jo Condon uses her extensive autism knowledge and experience to outline the process for applying for additional exam time…

The transition from primary to secondary school can be an exciting time for some children and anxiety-provoking for others. It can be a completely overwhelming…

Parental concerns around their child showing signs of autism spectrum disorder are often dismissed by frontline professionals. If concerns are acknowledged, you may be facing…

Pre-verbal autistic children often show a decreased amount of social interest, problems with joint attention and are often self-directed. Intensive interaction is an approach to…

Often associated with, but not exclusive to, women and females, high masking autism is a specific presentation of autism that is seen in individuals who…

In this guide, Jo Condon, an autism specialist, outlines everything that parents who are considering a private child autism assessment need to know. From recognising…

Chewing clothes is a common behaviour seen in autistic children, and therefore, chewing clothes could potentially be a sign of autism. However, autistic children present…

When an autistic child becomes overwhelmed, it can be a distressing experience for everyone involved. Meltdowns, shutdowns, or intense periods of agitation are often a…