Sometimes, at events, I struggle a little with sensory overwhelm. Yet, what I love about being very self-aware is my ability to use strategies in the moment – or happy triggers - to help lessen the overwhelm that comes from auditory stimuli. What are your happy triggers?

Help your autistic child indentify and give them the tools to manage bullying

Puberty can be tricky on so many fronts. Planet Puberty has a wide range of resources to support parents/carers of young autistic people as they navigate this journey.

My son Ronan was officially diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 20 years ago, he is now 22 years old. I know firsthand what it feels like to be given that news and the emotions it releases. I suppose the real advantage that I have now is ‘hindsight’. I have the benefit of what time...