Resources

For autistic teens and adults, and for caregivers supporting people with autism, everyday mental wellness can feel harder than it “should” because the baseline is different. Emotional regulation challenges often show up fast, after a schedule shift, a confusing social moment, or a long day of masking, then linger when the body won’t settle. The […]

As temperatures rise, I wanted to remind everyone that hot weather can be particularly difficult for many autistic people and their families. For some indivuduals, the heat can increase sensory challenges, anxiety, exhaustion and feelings of being overwhelmed.What may seem like a normal hot day to others can be extremely uncomfortable and distressing. A few

Disability and unpaid caring are often discussed as distinct policy issues. In practice, they frequently overlap, shaping the same families’ health, work, income and living standards. The Resolution Foundation’s July 2025 report, Don’t forget about us, examines how these pressures affect low-to-middle income families in Britain. Its findings suggest that the current debate should not be

Learning doesn’t always happen in a classroom. For parents of children with special needs, some of the most meaningful learning moments come from creativity, connection, and play — not worksheets or drills. In this guide, you’ll find fresh ideas and practical strategies to make learning feel like discovery rather than duty. Key Ideas to Remember

Annie Sands our Charity Welfare Rights Champion shares :  As the festive season approaches, we know it can be a time of joy, pressure, and reflection, especially for autistic people and their families. Whether you’re navigating sensory overload, financial stress, or simply trying to hold everything together, please know: you deserve support. Cost of Living PaymentsIf you

FII is rare, but accusations are not. The BASW guide shows how weak indicators can harm families — and why social workers must balance safeguarding with fairness, validity and ethics. This is a summary of the report Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) and Perplexing Presentations: A Practice Guide for Social Work Practitioners (Long, Eaton, Russell,

Article by Elijah Dawson Parenting a child with disabilities or special needs is not only a full-time commitment — it’s an emotional and logistical marathon. For many parents, their personal aspirations, professional ambitions, and even self-care routines are placed on pause as they attend to the unpredictable rhythms of caregiving. But it doesn’t have to

Possible Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Students in Further Education Possible Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Students in Further Education Protected Characteristic of Disability under the Equality Act 2010 (England, Wales and Scotland) Under the Equality Act 2010, simply having a medical or health condition does not automatically mean you are considered disabled. Instead, the law looks

From Burnout to Balanced From Burnout to Balanced A Passionate article of a mother’s viewssupporting Parents and Carers of Autistic children and adults through holistic therapies. My name is Lorraine, and I am 52 years old and a proud mother to an amazing autistic daughter Heidi. With 17 yearsof lived experience, I have come to