Understanding how to offer support in response to loss and grief is a critical part of the provision of effective autism therapy. Grief and loss are inevitable parts of life, and everyone goes through the grieving process in their own way, at their own pace. Importantly, this...

In the last four decades, a large amount of research has been conducted into the connection between autism and empathy and sympathy. Early research led experts to believe that everyone with autism lacks empathy and sympathy and, unfortunately, this is an incredibly pervasive s...

Care homes in Newham have worked extremely hard to combat loneliness during the pandemic. The Covid pandemic was tough across the board and imposed a wide range of lifestyle restrictions deemed necessary to protect the NHS and the more vulnerable in society, particularly older...

Autism is a wide-ranging condition. Some people will manage to lead completely independent lives. Others will have complex needs that require more intensive support, such as in a residential home in Kent. Support workers will need creativity, flexibility and compassion to ensu...

Every autistic adult is unique and has their own specific needs, but there are some common traits to bear in mind when designing autism-friendly housing. Residential homes in Hertfordshire should consider these factors, such as sensory stimulation, communication methods and th...

Asperger's syndrome cannot be cured, and many would not consider it an illness. Some people with Asperger's would not accept a cure if one was available, because it is a fundamental part of their identity. That said, symptoms can make it difficult to navigate everyday society,...

Although Asperger's syndrome is now rarely diagnosed on a standalone basis, it is still important to understand the differences between a historical diagnosis of Asperger's and an autism diagnosis. There are a variety of reasons for this and arguably the most notable reason fo...