Steph's Two Girls: language

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Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Has Autism or Is Autistic, which would you choose?

December 09, 2014 spectrum

I know it's nearly Christmas and we're all busy, so I don't want to get too heavy on you, but... I have a question. Picture...

Friday, 8 March 2013

Sasha-isms part 3. Unusual use of language from our ASD girl.

March 08, 2013 Sasha-isms

Sasha, our younger daughter, is 5 but will be 6 in June. She comes out with phrases that amaze and tickle me every day, and I only wish I...

What is Autism?

'Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses. Social interaction and communication can be difficult for some autistic people but others may enjoy it. Intense interests and repetitive behaviour are often seen along with differing sensory experiences'.

What is PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)?

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of Autism. The central difficulty for people with PDA is their avoidance of the everyday demands made by other people, due to their high anxiety levels when they feel that they are not in control.

Children may sometimes be described as having 'challenging' or 'oppositional' behaviour'.

Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Has Autism or Is Autistic, which would you choose?

Friday, 8 March 2013

Sasha-isms part 3. Unusual use of language from our ASD girl.

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