
We are helping GPs become more aware of how to support Autistic people
Just over a year ago, I was privileged to be invited to the offices of the wonderful Sunshine Support team to take part in a training video for GP’s, organised by Cathie Long, an Autistic/ADHD social worker, and good friend of mine. This training video was sponsored by Health Education England and was intended to provide advice and guidance to General Practitioners when working with Autistic...Learn More
Noah’s journey
The story of Noah really highlights how, with the right support, autistic young people can flourish, and how self-esteem and confidence can be developed in a way that taps into the positive aspects of being autistic. Learn More
Online assessments – 17 months on
by Help for Psychology24/08/2021 Autism, Blog, Child and Young Person related, Online Autism assessments, Parenting related0 comments
In March 2020, when the first lockdown to try and manage the spread of the COVID-19 virus began, many Autism assessment teams across the country were already experiencing a high number of referrals for assessment, and consequently families were experiencing long and stressful delays in getting a diagnosis and the support that they had hoped for. Even before COVID, waiting lists had been...Learn More

The benefits of online Autism assessments
by Help for Psychology30/06/2020 Blog, Child and Young Person related, Online Autism assessments, Parenting related0 comments
Due to many weeks of lockdown, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been reviewing different ways of carrying out autism assessments. This month we carried out our first assessment where every aspect was done, securely, online. What follows is an explanation about the benefits of conducting assessments online, particularly with children who are reluctant to leave the safety of their home....Learn More