Can Schools Refer For Autism Or ADHD Assessments?

Can Schools Refer For Autism Or ADHD Assessments?

Can Schools Refer For Autism Or ADHD Assessments? If your child’s teacher or SENCO has raised concerns about Autism or ADHD, one of the first questions you may have is: can the school actually make a referral? The answer is sometimes. There is no single UK-wide school...
Your Child’s First 90 Days After An Autism Or ADHD Diagnosis

Your Child’s First 90 Days After An Autism Or ADHD Diagnosis

Your Child’s First 90 Days After An Autism Or ADHD Diagnosis Receiving an Autism or ADHD diagnosis can answer important questions about your child, but it can also create new ones. What should you do first? Who needs to know? What support should you ask for? And how...
5 Signs Your Child May Be Masking ADHD Or Autism

5 Signs Your Child May Be Masking ADHD Or Autism

5 Signs Your Child May Be Masking ADHD Or Autism Some children do not show ADHD or Autism in ways that adults immediately recognise. They may seem settled at school, manage friendships reasonably well or appear organised and capable. Yet behind that outward...
Sensory Processing In Autism And ADHD: A Guide For Parents

Sensory Processing In Autism And ADHD: A Guide For Parents

Sensory Processing In Autism And ADHD: A Guide For Parents Sensory processing describes how the brain receives and responds to information from the body and environment. For some children with Autism or ADHD, everyday sensations such as noise, light, clothing,...
Understanding Autism & ADHD Together In Children

Understanding Autism & ADHD Together In Children

Understanding Autism & ADHD Together In Children Many parents notice that their child does not fit neatly into one description. They may show social communication differences linked with Autism, alongside attention, impulsivity or emotional regulation difficulties...