It’s that time of year again when many parents dread the long weeks ahead as the routine of our children is disrupted by the school summer holidays. Here is some advice that may help.

For our children on the autism spectrum there are many things throughout the day that can unexpectedly trigger stress, anxiety  and frustrations. Let's explore some calming strategies.

In common with many children on the autism spectrum,  both my boys suffer degrees of social anxiety. My eldest boy is the most impacted and also has signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

As any parent of a child with special needs will tell you, the fight for their rights never ends. It seems that when resources are limited it is those most vulnerable in society who miss out.

One of the things that causes me most anguish with my two boys on the autism spectrum is their struggle to make friends. I came across some research that highlighted that 52% of children on the Autism spectrum have few or no friends at school.