by Simone Dempster | Apr 27, 2021 | ASD
You may have heard of the saying, “when you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” Executive functioning difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorders often go hand in hand, however not all children with ASD will struggle in the same EF areas to the same degree. If a child is seeing a psychologist, it may be worthwhile connecting with them to find out more information about which area the child needs the greater support.
by Adele Jane | Nov 19, 2020 | ASD
Children on the spectrum, like any other children, can have a whole range of cognitive abilities. Many children diagnosed with ASD are very bright, or gifted. They may have an exceptional vocabulary and speak in sentences that sound mature for their age. They may have particular talents that match their interests and they can perform at an above-age level in an area.
by Adele Jane | Nov 17, 2020 | ASD
Autism is referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which acknowledges that the disorder has is variable and affects people to different degrees. It is often helpful to parents to know that their child probably does not exhibit all the symptoms that can be...
by Adele Jane | Nov 10, 2020 | ASD
A diagnosis can be a very difficult thing for parents to accept, particularly if their understanding of a disorder is influenced by media. The media has certainly picked up on Autism Spectrum Disorder in the last decade or so, and there are almost limitless books and films depicting people with autism. ASD has also received a much higher profile in the community, as well as attracting specific funding.
by Adele Jane | Nov 4, 2020 | ASD
People sometimes comment that we are all “on the spectrum somewhere”. Autism Spectrum Disorder acknowledges that people can demonstrate recognised “traits” to a greater or lesser degree. This post takes a look at how people with ASD in particular find it difficult to...
