The Autism Page
Paperwork
Applying for DLA for an autistic child

Applying for DLA for an autistic child

Are you thinking about or do you need to apply for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for your child?  It is a mammoth form … View Post
Autism
Everything you need to know about Autism?

Everything you need to know about Autism?

There are so many misunderstandings, preconceptions and stereotypes with autism it is easy to get the wrong information.  Over the past 4.5 years since … View Post
Speech and Language
How to use phase one of the Picture Exchange Communication System

How to use phase one of the Picture Exchange Communication System

The Picture Exchange Communication System® / PECS®  has really changed our lives for the better.  My son is almost four … View Post
Therapy and Resources
How to write & use Social Stories

How to write & use Social Stories

Social Stories are a fantastic tool for you to exchange information and communicate with a child.  They can provide a mechanism to introduce … View Post
Therapy and Resources
Our Sleep Routine

Our Sleep Routine

Struggling to get your autistic child to sleep? Sleep is an area I have really struggled with.  Any new parent learns very quickly … View Post
Autism
The Autism Show

The Autism Show

17th June 2017, ExCel London My first Autism Show! Not long after my son was diagnosed with autism last year I saw adverts for the 2016 … View Post
Speech and Language
Speech, Language and Communication in Autism

Speech, Language and Communication in Autism

Most children learn to speak naturally without parents doing anything other than interacting and playing with their child. However this is not the case … View Post
Autism
Welcome to my Blog – About ASD

Welcome to my Blog – About ASD

Hello and welcome to About ASD! This blog will be filled with everything I have learnt since my sons autism diagnosis and our life … View Post