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What to Expect From an Autism Assessment for Your Child
At a Glance A child autism assessment starts with a conversation about your child’s development, communication and behaviour. Following an initial consultation with Anne Marie,

Signs of Autism in Girls That Are Easy for Parents to Miss
At a Glance Autism can be harder to recognise in girls because they may be better at social imitation, have focused interests and have internalised

Getting an Autism Diagnosis Before University – What Support Could You Access?
At a Glance An autism diagnosis before university can help explain longstanding difficulties and provide clinical evidence when discussing appropriate support. Universities determine reasonable adjustments

How To Navigate Dating as an Autistic Adult
At a Glance Dating as an autistic adult can be influenced by differences in communication, sensory processing, social expectations and masking. Understanding these experiences can

Will A University, Employer or GP Accept My Autism Assessment Report?
At a Glance There is no universal rule determining whether an autism assessment report will be accepted by a GP, university or employer. Each organisation

How Masking in Autistic Women Can Affect Self-Identity
At a Glance Masking in autistic women involves adapting behaviour to meet social expectations, which can make autism more difficult to recognise and influence a

Why Time Can Feel Different for Autistic People
At a Glance Time perception in autism can affect how you estimate duration, manage deadlines, transition between activities and navigate daily routines. These differences are

5 Common Experiences Autistic Individuals May Face Pre-Diagnosis
At a Glance Many people with autism reach adulthood without recognising that long-standing challenges with social interaction, sensory sensitivities, uncertainty and masking may be connected

How Masking Influences Clinical Recognition of Autism in Adults
At a Glance Autistic masking can make autism more difficult to recognise in adults because outward social presentation does not always reflect internal experience. Modern