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Behaviour – something to think about

Behaviour is, in its simplest form, a set of SYMPTOMS. Behaviours are an indicator that something else is happening inside…
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5 ways to boost self-esteem

Self-esteem refers to the value that we place on ourselves. This includes our self-worth and levels of self-respect and influences…
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What is alexithymia?

What is alexithymia Alexithymia is a psychological condition by which an individual is unable to identify and describe their own…
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Why we need to be more curious around diagnosis

Whilst traditionally a term used in more  medical environments, over recent years the recognition of diagnostic overshadowing has increased. Diagnostic…
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Why self-care needs to be scheduled

We so often hear about ‘self-care’ and its importance. However, frequently this is attached to images of beaches, bubble baths…
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7 Reasons why girls are missed for ASD diagnosis

We frequently find that parents of girls with autism report their daughters being missed for significant periods of time. In…
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What are sensory behaviours?

Sensory Behaviours Our brains work 24 hours a day. Every day, our brains are taking in information from the world…
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