Tag: ASD
Virtual reality technology could help autistic people learn social skills
Virtual reality technologies (VRTs) using head-mounted displays (HMDs) could help people with autism develop social skills and confidence, according to a researcher from the...
Assessing for autism
Mark Chapman looks at the vital contributions families and school staff make to the autism assessment process
She’s my responsibility
Student Mimi explains at how looking after her autistic sister is a duty she and her family are happy to accept.
Two years ago, I...
To stim or not to stim
We need to understand what repetitive movements might mean to the individual with autism, not simply try to stop them, says Robyn Steward.
Not long...
The science of wishful thinking
Entrepreneur turned philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley explains why she has donated more than £50 million to autism projects
Parenting Asperger’s
Dorothy Gallagher recounts the small steps that helped her son negotiate school
Scientists find autism and creativity link
People with high levels of autistic traits are more likely to produce unusually creative ideas, according to new research.
Psychologists from the University of Stirling...
A special place
Anne-Louise Crocker explains how special school has worked wonders for her autistic daughters
Avoiding conflict
How should we respond when kids with autism display challenging behaviour? Steve Brown offers some useful strategies
Autism provision in Northern Ireland
Parents of children with autism continue to play a waiting game, says Anne Marie Kelly
