Use of medicines to treat autism

Children with autism and intellectual disability are being prescribed medication that has been formulated to treat psychotic conditions like schizophrenia. See link below to an article published in The Conversation below. Many careers ago, I worked in the...

Parent Testimonials

“Any parent would be happy to have this workshop to give them a little knowledge and guidance and as R said, I too feel more empowered especially ahead of the initial EHCP discussion” Mrs. B, Surrey. “The sessions are great and engaging”...

Express CIC Autism Conference

The Express Autism Conference takes place on March 20 at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, an event for World Autism Awareness Week. I’m taking part in the event and looking forward to chatting to the other speakers and meeting as many guests as possible. It feels...

Training is key

‘Exclusions of autistic pupils set to be halted after landmark legal ruling’ This is great news for autism parents. The charity Ambitious About Autism has highlighted that children with SEN are the group of children most likely to be excluded from school,...

S.E.N.D in the Clowns

Autism is a ‘hidden disability’. This means that the features of the disability are not always obvious and can be misunderstood. For example, severe anxiety and stress can look like rage or disobedience, especially in the classroom. I examine this in my...