Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric conditions in children and young people. Just over two percent of five to ten year olds have a diagnosable anxiety-related disorder, and this doubles to five percent in eleven to fifteen year olds. Anxiety disorders are particularly common among children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention […]
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As the name suggests, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a wide spectrum with no two individuals on the spectrum presenting in the same way. However, there are a few signs that are quite common and may alert you that your child might need an assessment. Taken in isolation, each sign listed below may not indicate
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School holidays, including the transition to the holidays and then back to school again, can be tough for children on the spectrum. The disruption in their routine and the far less structured days can be difficult to negotiate. Triggers to meltdowns are likely to occur more frequently during the holidays. These can include changes to
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