Book Week and the Power of Raising Awareness

Book Week and the Power of Raising Awareness

  • Letife
  • 06 Mar 2025

World Book Day celebrates reading and literature every year in the United Kingdom on the first Thursday of March. The purpose of this special day is to inspire children and young people to read, honour the significance of books and enrich cultural diversity. Books...

Autism Awareness on Valentine's Day: The Language of Love is the Same for Everyone

Autism Awareness on Valentine's Day: The Language of Love is the Same for Everyone

  • Letife
  • 07 Feb 2025

Valentine's Day is a special occasion celebrated annually on February 14, honouring human emotions such as love, friendship and commitment. While this day is commonly associated with romantic relationshi...

Starting a New Year: Goals and Strategies for Families Living with Autism

Starting a New Year: Goals and Strategies for Families Living with Autism

  • Letife
  • 10 Jan 2025

New Year’s resolutions are a motivating starting point for most of us. At the beginning of each year, we set new goals to make that year more productive and meaningful. However, this process can presen...

Making Festive Season Easier for Individuals with Autism – Practical Guidance for Parents and Carers

Making Festive Season Easier for Individuals with Autism – Practical Guidance for Parents and Carers

  • Letife
  • 25 Nov 2024

The festive season can be celebrated with different dates and rituals at various times of the year, according to the beliefs and traditions of other cultures. However, the last month of the year is generally preferred to celebrate Christmas and the arrival of the new year. This season is an exciting time, filled with lig...

Learning Disabilities vs. Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) and Autism: Key Differences and Overlaps

Learning Disabilities vs. Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) and Autism: Key Differences and Overlaps

  • Letife
  • 05 Nov 2024

I want to highlight the distinction between "Learning Disability" and "Learning Difficulties".

"Learning Disability" and "Learning Difficulties" refer to unique indi...

Halloween and Autism: Fun While Respecting Needs

Halloween and Autism: Fun While Respecting Needs

  • Letife
  • 14 Oct 2024

Halloween is a fun night full of colourful costumes and sweet treats that appeal to individuals of all ages. However, for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, this night can be pretty challenging. Walking outside, scary costumes and noises can make this special day a challenging experience.<...