In a previous post I talked about the way autism was misunderstood 30 years ago and how things have improved. Yet there is still a long way to go. Here are 7 things that can be improved. 1. Individuals with autism...
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When I was 17 I trained as a Nursery Nurse. I had to work in a special school for one of my work experience placements. One moment that is etched upon my mind is meeting a child who had autism....
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Comorbidity is a term used when you have at least one more condition that exists with an already existing condition. A lot of people with autism will be able to get diagnoses of something else as well. It is likely...
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Bullying can affect any child or young person, but evidence suggests that individuals with autism are particularly vulnerable. Kevin Healy has started an online anti-bullying campaign, you can read about it here. Here are some suggestions for keeping your child...
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Bullying affects many lives and it can too often have devastating consequences. Many people are bullied for various reasons, whether it is for the clothes they wear, the way they look or whether they have a particular disability or learning...
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A book review on the book ‘Parenting a Teen or Adult with Asperger Syndrome’ by Brenda Boyd. You can find details of the book here. All parents find the teen years challenging, however, if your child has Asperger Syndrome or...
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Young people with Autism like a routine. Alex liked a routine and a timetable. He used to say he hated Saturdays because it was a ‘different day’. It was important to try to help Alex cope with some change of...
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Synaesthesia is a condition where individuals find their senses are mixed up. They might taste a word or think of colours when they listen to music. A recent study has linked Synaesthesia to autism and claims that individuals with autism...
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