Children and Families

Explain autism in a positive and age-appropriate way. Help your child understand that autism is a difference in how their brain works, not something that…

Joint attention is the ability to share focus with another person on an object, event or activity. It involves skills such as looking, pointing, showing…

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…

What is Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)?  Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), sometimes referred to as Anxiety-Based School Avoidance (ABSA), describes situations where a child…

Introduction The preschool years are an exciting period of growth and discovery. Children develop language, begin forming friendships, explore their environment and develop their own…

For many years, autism research was based primarily on boys. As a result, the signs of autism in girls—particularly girls who are verbally able and…

Yes. A private autism diagnosis can be used to support applications for exam access arrangements, including extra time in GCSEs, AS Levels, A Levels and…

Introduction  The move from primary to secondary school is one of the most significant transitions in a child's educational journey. It brings opportunities for new…

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…