Social Skills for Children with Autism

Children with autism may take longer to learn social skills

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may take longer than other children to learn social skills. You can use strategies like role-play and video-modelling to help your child learn the skills he needs to make friends and have a positive social life. Social skills and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Social skills will help your child […]

Understanding Autism in Children – a guide for parents

Autism in children often presents in an unusual fascination with moving objects

Autism in children can present in many different ways. It is a spectrum disorder. And every child on the autism spectrum has unique abilities, symptoms, and challenges. Learning about autism in children is important for three main reasons:  It will help you – better understand your own child, get a handle on what all the […]

Parenting a Child with Autism – understanding the essentials

Understanding what an autism diagnosis means

If your child – or the child of someone close to you – has just been diagnosed with autism, you are probably feeling baffled and overwhelmed. It is never easy to learn that someone you care for has a serious health or developmental condition. Below we help you get to grips with what this diagnosis […]