Posted by Richard Maddicks
27th June 2023
Written by Caitlin Thompson, Assistant Psychologist. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and acquired brain injury (ABI) are two distinct conditions that affect individuals cognitive, social and emotional functioning in unique ways. However, a closer look reveals surprising (or to some clinicians, unsurprising) similarities in cognitive functioning. Exploring the common deficit of facial affect recognition in both More…
Posted by Richard Maddicks
3rd April 2023
Written by Cian Hancock. This may look like somewhat of a familiar blog post, but leaving this review on such an incredible book is one that I couldn’t resist! “Nicky is sure it is all his fault and he can’t even remember what he was doing…” “Uncertainty swamps me as I move closer, not More…
Posted by Lily Hopkins
4th September 2019
Every relationship has it’s struggles and difficult moments. Being in a long-term relationship, married or living together can pose many unique challenges; one partner may never do the washing up, and the other may always leave their hair in the shower plug. Relationships are all about compromise and accepting that other people may have different preferences, and More…
Posted by Lily Hopkins
18th July 2019
Autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) and eating disorders do not at first glance seem like they would overlap. ASCs are characterised by difficulties in social interaction and communication, while eating disorders are characterised by abnormal or disturbed eating habits; symptoms which on the surface sound vastly different. Equally, people with autism are often (incorrectly) assumed to More…
Posted by Lily Hopkins
18th June 2019
The 17th to the 21st June marks Loneliness Awareness Week in the UK; a week aimed at reducing stigma around loneliness and helping people to connect. Loneliness has been suggested to be as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and can have an enormous impact on our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Whilst More…
Posted by Lily Hopkins
31st May 2019
With the summer holidays fast approaching, children, parents and schools alike are gearing up for the 6-week school break. Thinking back to this time of year when I was younger, I remember excitement and anticipation around all the fun things I could do without the strict and monotonous routine of school. For many children, the More…
Posted by Lily Hopkins
21st May 2019
Autism Spectrum Conditions are gaining far more exposure in popular news media in recent times than ever before. There are many brilliant people speaking out about their experiences of being an adult on the autistic spectrum, and more employers and policy makers are beginning to understand the importance of recognising the unique abilities and difficulties More…
Posted by Lily Hopkins
18th April 2019
Many people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs) are likely to suffer from sleep disturbances at some point in their lives. In fact, recent research suggests that up to 80% of young people with ASCs experience difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep, compared to 9%-50% of children without ASCs. Insomnia, defined as difficulty falling or remaining More…
Posted by Lily Hopkins
5th April 2019
It is estimated that males on the autistic spectrum outnumber females on the autistic spectrum 4 to 1. Historically, autism was viewed as a ‘male condition’, with some even describing autism as ‘extreme maleness’. Many of the traits traditionally associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions are thought of as classically ‘male’, such as being detail-orientated and More…
Posted by Lily Hopkins
4th April 2019
The language we use is important because it reflects our attitudes. Using language with negative connotations to describe conditions can create a judgemental and harmful impression surrounding the condition, and cause offence to those who experience it every day. That’s why speaking to people about the terms they prefer is vital; it enables us as More…
