Returning to school can present new opportunities along with concerns and challenges. For parents of autistic children, addressing children's potential anxiety or sensory triggers and having a plan to ...

Emotion regulation is a universal challenge for adults and children alike and the primary reason why individuals seek psychological support. Autistic children’s emotion regulation is impacted by ...

Autistic regression refers to a loss of previously acquired skills or a backtracking of developmental milestones. In young children, it may represent autism onset. In older children and adults, it may ...

Signs such as reduced social and motor skills can be the first indication that a child is autistic. Signs of regression can also occur later, such as during adolescence. Share on Pinterest Catherine ...

With nearly 78% of autistic children experiencing a co-occurring mental health condition such as anxiety or depression, it has never been more important to offer support in ways that respect ...

While there is no cure for autism, various support options are available to help autistic people manage challenges and improve their quality of life. Support for autistic children includes ...

As a researcher in autism and education and a former secondary school teacher, it took me a while to realise that autistic school staff were rarely included in conversations about inclusion and ...