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Top 10 Tips for Managing Anxiety When You are Autistic
March 11, 2025 Top 10 Tips for Managing Anxiety When You are Autistic

We have compiled our list of top ten tips to...

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Autistic Shutdowns and Meltdowns - Part 2: Recognising Triggers and Providing Support
February 26, 2025 Autistic Shutdowns and Meltdowns - Part 2: Recognising Triggers and Providing Support

In this blog, we explore some causes and triggers of...

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Why Do Traditional Eating Disorder Treatments Fail Many Autistic People?
February 17, 2025 Why Do Traditional Eating Disorder Treatments Fail Many Autistic People?

Eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa (AN), have long been studied...

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What are the Support Needs for Autistic University Students?
February 11, 2025 What are the Support Needs for Autistic University Students?

Prevalence studies indicate that three in every 100 university students...

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What Are Shutdowns and Meltdowns in Autism?
February 05, 2025 What Are Shutdowns and Meltdowns in Autism?

Shutdowns and meltdowns are among the ways overwhelming experiences manifest,...

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Autism and Anorexia Nervosa
January 28, 2025 Autism and Anorexia Nervosa

Research shows that up to 35% of women in inpatient...

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Passions and Hyperfocus
January 07, 2025 Passions and Hyperfocus

A characteristic of autism is ‘monotropism’, that is, to have...

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Why is My Autistic Teenager Struggling So Much?
December 17, 2024 Why is My Autistic Teenager Struggling So Much?

There are many reasons why the teen years are a...

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Recognizing and Understanding Autistic Girls at School
December 12, 2024 Recognizing and Understanding Autistic Girls at School

Most children referred for a diagnostic assessment for autism are...

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Preparing for Christmas with Autistic Children: A Guide for Families
December 04, 2024 Preparing for Christmas with Autistic Children: A Guide for Families

The Christmas season can be a wonderful time, filled with...

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Understanding Depression in Autistic Children and Adolescents
November 20, 2024 Understanding Depression in Autistic Children and Adolescents

Depression presents unique challenges in autistic children and adolescents. This...

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Assessing Camouflaging in Autistic Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners
November 04, 2024 Assessing Camouflaging in Autistic Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners

Camouflaging behaviours in autistic individuals have received increasing attention in...

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