Category: Children and Families

Echolalia is the repetition of words, phrases or sounds that a person has heard previously. In autistic children, echolalia can serve a range of communication…

Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) describes children who find it very hard to attend school because of emotional distress. Learn why autistic pupils are more…

A guide for parents to the signs of autism in preschool children, how autism differs from language disorder and developmental delay, and how to support…

Autistic girls often present differently from boys, so the signs can be missed in the early years. Learn the research-informed signs of autism in preschool…

Can a private autism diagnosis help your child get extra exam time? Learn how JCQ access arrangements work, who is eligible and what evidence schools…

The move from primary to secondary school can be especially hard for autistic children. Learn why, and how schools and parents can work together to…

Early identification of autism can have a significant impact on a child’s life. Find out how an early diagnosis helps families understand their child’s needs…

Many parents of pre-verbal autistic children long for more moments of connection with their child. You may find yourself wondering what your child is thinking,…

Learn about high masking autism, including signs in women and girls, camouflaging behaviours, autistic burnout, diagnosis and mental health impacts.