Tag: diagnosis
PoV: What does autistic look like?
By Dhekelia Matthew-Smith
Apparently I don't look autistic. But what does this mean?
There's a trend on social media based on this misconception of what an...
One step forward, two steps back
With more demand and less resources, long waiting times are inevitably leaving neurodivergent children behind, writes Fiona McDonald.
A rising demand for Autism and ADHD...
Where to begin?
Joanna Dunton asks if specific specialist intervention should be the first step to support.
What do you want us to do about it? Test him...
OK, but what now?
A diagnosis of ADHD can be helpful, but what happens next? Kate King has answers.
Every child's experience of ADHD is different, and every child...
Autism: the diagnosis that unlocks support
You really need that diagnosis in order to get things done, says Graeme Lawrie.
Last year, the National Autistic Society revealed NHS figures showing more...
A group of autistic young people have shared their experiences of...
Members of the charity Ambitious about Autism’s Youth Network have created a series of new videos and blogs in which they talk about what...
Fighting for understanding
Liz Dunoon discusses her struggle to get her son’s dyslexia recognised and supported in her native Australia.
I sat in my car feeling empty and...
Stand your ground
Never be afraid to seek a second opinion on your child’s health, says Elly Chapple
