Tag: autistic spectrum disorder
Embracing the difference
Jack Howes describes how being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome changed his life for the better
An autism success story
Charlotte Aldred explains how focussing on her autistic son’s strengths has helped him to flourish
Enabled by a label
An early autism diagnosis can really open up pathways to support, writes Caroline Davies
Autism Hero Awards
Nominations are open for the first UK Autism Hero Awards. The Awards, organised by Anna Kennedy Online, will aim to celebrate and showcase excellent...
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
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
Book Reviews
Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
