Practical, evidence-informed articles to help families understand their child, navigate challenges and find useful ways forward.

Thinking about an autism assessment can bring up a lot of questions. You may have noticed that your child experiences school, friendships, change or sensory environments differently. Perhaps someone has suggested autism, while others see a child who seems to be coping. You might be wondering whether an assessment would help, what it involves and […]

Learning to read, write and understand numbers is a big task. Many children need extra support with learning at some point, and some still find reading, writing or maths difficult even with that support. For around one in ten children, these ongoing difficulties may meet the criteria for a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD). For parents, […]