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The Autism Central blog brings together thoughts, opinions and experiences from our team who are autistic and non-autistic family members (parents or siblings for example) of autistic people, with or without a learning disability. Many are also experts in other areas and support us with delivery of training, communities of practice and psychologically informed resources.

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Helen's blog

Blog: What is autistic burnout

Helen Edgar explains what autistic burnout is and what you can do to support autistic family members who may be going through this.
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Blog: How to support autistic burnout recovery

Helen Edgar looks at autistic burnout and shares tips on what family members can do to help support recovery.
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Ava'

Blog: How to survive the summer holidays

The summer holidays are a time to relax and enjoy the sunshine - but for many autistic young people the change of routine can also come with stress, exhaustion and discomfort.
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Ann Memmott blog

Blog: Scams, dangers and false claims? Avoiding the pitfalls of autism "cures and treatments"

Ann Memmott looks at the danger of autism "cures" and "treatments" and ways to help you spot these scams.
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Ava'

Blog: Five things I wish education staff knew about autistic emotions

Ava, an autistic sixth-form pupil, shares five things she'd like school and college staff to understand about autistic emotions to better support students.
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Jade's blog

Blog: What my non-speaking child has taught me about communication

Jade, mum of two boys with communication differences, shares her experiences and insights.
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Tumi's blog

Blog: What Is dyspraxia and why does it matter for autistic people?

Tumi Sotire explains more about dyspraxia and how to support autistic children and adults with this co-occurring condition.
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Ann Memmott blog

Blog: A simple day at school? The experiences of autistic pupils

Ann Memmott looks at why it can be difficult for many autistic children to cope with a typical school day.
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Dr Aimee Grant and Dr Harriet Axbey

Blog: Talking about puberty to your child

Dr Aimee Grant and Dr Harriet Axbey from Swansea University share tips for parents / carers to make conversations about puberty more comfortable.
Aimee's blog
Lynette's blog

Blog: What does it really mean to belong?

For many autistic people, belonging isn't something that comes naturally or easily. It's often shaped by years of feeling different, misunderstood or on the outside looking in.
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Charlene's blog

Blog: The invisible intersection: Why autistic Pavee children are missing from the data

Autistic Traveller children exist, yet they are almost entirely absent from the data and largely invisible within the systems that surround them.
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Dorian and Maciej's blog

Blog: Starting university

Starting university is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Getting used to new places, new people and living away from home can feel daunting. Here, two autistic graduates reflect on starting university and share tips they wish they’d known.
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