Navigating School Trips

Navigating School Trips

Anyone familiar with autism will also be familiar with the autistic need for routine! For most kids, school trips are the highlight of each term but for autistic children, they can sometimes come with a lot of anxiety! A whole day in a new place with a new routine? It...
Is The Label Necessary?

Is The Label Necessary?

It’s one of the most common questions I get working with autistic girls and their parents. Is the label absolutely necessary? And it’s a very valid question! One of the biggest difficulties with supporting autistic girls in school, and in life in general, is that they...
Packed Lunch Or School Dinners?

Packed Lunch Or School Dinners?

In the UK, school dinners don’t have the best reputation! Perhaps, your daughter is like I was: an adventurous food lover who sprinted to the dining hall the moment the bell rang or perhaps, food is more difficult (remember, every autistic girl is different!) If an...