What are visual supports, and why do they help autistic children?
Pictures that show what's happening and what comes next.
2 min read · All ages
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Understanding autism
What autism is, early signs, levels, and how it relates to ADHD, in plain language for parents.
23 articles
Did your child's autism diagnosis make you wonder about yourself?
Why many parents see themselves in their child's diagnosis.
2 min read · For parents
What is Autism Acceptance Month, and how can families celebrate it?
Why April moved from awareness to acceptance.
2 min read · All ages
Why is sleep so hard for many autistic kids, and what helps?
Why sleep is hard, and what to change this week.
2 min read · All ages
How does autism show up in girls, and why is it often missed?
Why girls are often diagnosed later, and what to look for.
2 min read · Ages 4 to 12
What does "masking" mean for autistic kids, and why does it matter?
Why some kids hold it together, then fall apart at home.
2 min read · Ages 4 to 12
What is the symbol for autism, and why do many autistic people prefer the infinity sign?
Infinity symbols, autism colors, and why they changed.
2 min read · All ages
Is there an online autism test for my child, and what does it tell me?
What screeners like the M-CHAT can and can't tell you.
2 min read · Ages 1 to 9
What's the difference between autism and ADHD, and can a child have both?
How they overlap, how they differ, and what AuDHD means.
2 min read · Ages 3 to 12
What are the early signs of autism in toddlers and young children?
Age-by-age signs, and what to do if you're worried.
3 min read · Ages 0 to 6
Why does my child repeat words and phrases? Echolalia explained
Why kids repeat words, and how to respond.
2 min read · Ages 1 to 9
What does England's autism strategy mean for children's services?
The 2021–2026 strategy, and what comes next.
1 min read · All ages (England)
How common is autism, and why are more children diagnosed now?
The latest numbers, and why diagnoses have risen.
2 min read · All ages
What are the levels of autism, and what do level 1, 2 and 3 mean?
What level 1, 2 and 3 describe, and what they don't.
3 min read · All ages
What is Australia's National Autism Strategy?
The four outcome areas and the first action plan.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
Can screen time cause autism? What "virtual autism" means
What studies found, and what virtual autism means.
3 min read · Ages 1 to 6
How and when should I tell my child they're autistic?
Why earlier helps, and simple words for each age.
2 min read · Ages 4 to 12
Are there different types of autism, and what does "high-functioning" mean?
One diagnosis, Asperger's history, and functioning labels.
2 min read · All ages
What causes autism? What the research actually says
Genes, development before birth, and the myths.
3 min read · All ages
What is autism? A plain-language guide for parents
What autism is, what it isn't, and what to do next.
3 min read · All ages
What is stimming, and should I try to stop it?
Why kids flap, rock or spin, and when to step in.
2 min read · All ages
Will my autistic child learn to talk?
What research says, and why AAC helps speech.
2 min read · Ages 1 to 9
When is World Autism Day 2027, and how can families take part?
The date, the history, and autism-friendly ways to join in.
2 min read · All ages
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