by Arran Smith | Apr 14, 2025 | Autism
Autistic girls often mask their differences, leading to missed diagnoses and misunderstood behaviours. While they may seem calm at school, many experience emotional overwhelm at home. Creating safe, predictable environments—using tools like emotion charts or visual...
by Arran Smith | Apr 1, 2025 | Autism
Autism acceptance is all about valuing and including autistic people, while awareness usually focuses on recognising and understanding the challenges that come with autism. Moving from awareness to acceptance is a more positive and constructive way for society to see...
by Arran Smith | Mar 21, 2025 | Autism
During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, it’s essential to highlight Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurological developmental condition that affects a person in a variety of ways. Autism impacts areas such as social interaction, communication, empathy,...
by Arran Smith | Mar 20, 2025 | Autism
As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, it’s essential to explore the unique traits and behaviours associated with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). While PDA is considered a profile of autism rather than a distinct diagnosis, it can present very differently...
by Arran Smith | Mar 17, 2025 | Autism
As we celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week, it’s important to recognise and raise awareness about dyslexia, a specific learning difficulty that primarily affects reading, writing, and spelling. Dyslexia is often misunderstood, but it’s crucial to understand...
by Arran Smith | Mar 17, 2025 | Autism
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an important time to reflect on the wide range of neurological differences that exist in our world. One such condition that often goes unnoticed is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental...
