Autism and play
Autistic playing can look different to non-autistic play but is [...]
Don’t let autism define you
I have witnessed many people say that autism shouldn't define [...]
Signs of Autism
There are many signs of autism. No doubt you will [...]
How do I stop a child picking their skin?
Often the questions asked are not the right questions. In [...]
What is Neurodiversity
What is Neurodiversity? Over the coming weeks I’ll be doing [...]
Saying “No” is a vital social skill
Saying "no' is something we are all entitled to do. [...]
Autistic People do not have deficits in communication
The medical model has made all sorts of inaccurate assumptions [...]
Lining things up in Autistic play: Pathologizing human behaviour
When we challenge the medical model of autism we often [...]
Advice for parents on Social Skills Training
Professionals will advise you to teach your child social skills. [...]
Sensory Processing Disorder
Our sensory environment includes our social environment. Social situations provide sensory inputs. Our previous experiences affect our current responses. Our emotions also impact our processing of sensory input
