Selling Out the Spectrum: The crisis in autism research speaks to us all – here’s why
Selling Out the Spectrum: The crisis in autism research speaks to us all – here’s why In the run-up to my debut non-fiction book Selling…
Tag: ASD
The ‘double-empathy’ problem – or why I wrote Under the Radar
Under the Radar by Dr Emilia Misheva introduces you to the differing presentations of autism that are common in girls, but also explores why referring…
Learning to seek strategies, instead of masking my autistic self
Learning to seek strategies, instead of masking my autistic self Niamh Garvey, author of the upcoming ‘Looking After Your Autistic Self,’ reflects on her journey…
Q&A with Allie and Ella: The Autistic Guide to Adventure
In this special Q&A blog about their upcoming book The Autistic Guide to Adventure: Active Pursuits From Archery to Wild Swimming for Tweens and Teens…
The Magic of Sensory Stories
International sensory engagement and inclusion specialist and author Joanna Grace, shares with us the magic of sensory stories for people of all ages, and tells…
How my special interests helped me become an author
In this blog, popular autism advocate, Pete Wharmby tells us all about how his wonderfully insightful book, What I Want to Talk About, came to…
From Hurt to Hope
From Hurt to Hope Mair Elliott reflects on the path to hopefulness, her role as a mental health advocate, and her inspiring new book ‘From…
The Family Experience of PDA by Eliza Fricker
The Family Experience of PDA: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance by Eliza Fricker Author and illustrator, Eliza Fricker, talks about the purpose behind…
Masturbation, Autism and Learning Disabilities
Mel Gadd’s book, Masturbation Autism and Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Parents and Professionals is a frank and thorough guide to societal, cultural and religious…
Why is a child’s appetite for play so crucial?
Georgina Durrant is a former teacher/SENDCO now private tutor (online) for children with Special Educational Needs. She is author of ‘100 Ways Your Child Can…