by Voula Valanidas | Aug 29, 2019 | Autism
Myths about autism There are many myths surrounding autism and what I intend to do is to restate them in this blog. Myths are fallacy not fact. If we are to accept every individual for their differences, then it is vital that we understand the true facts about autism...
by Voula Valanidas | Aug 12, 2019 | Autism
How do I work out my child’s strengths? In this blog post I am going to look at how you work out your child’s strengths. Sometimes it can be difficult to see any strengths in your child, however you always need to remember that autism is just one part of your child;...
by Voula Valanidas | Aug 5, 2019 | Autism
What are the assets of autism spectrum disorder? Part 3 My last blog regarding the assets of autism spectrum disorder is here! So, let’s finish this three part blog series with looking at the other assets of autism spectrum disorder. Rules-based Children and adults...
by Voula Valanidas | Jul 22, 2019 | Autism
What are the assets of autism spectrum disorder? Part II Going on from my last blog where I introduced the assets of autism spectrum disorder and detailed the first three on my list, I will continue to work my way down that list to clarify how and why they are assets....
by Voula Valanidas | Jul 15, 2019 | Autism
What are the assets of autism spectrum disorder? Part I After diagnosis, it would be difficult to think about the assets of an autism spectrum disorder. The diagnosis alters your life, your family’s life, your child’s life. In amongst the grief, denial and anxiety...
by Voula Valanidas | Jul 8, 2019 | Autism
What Comorbid Conditions Can A Person With Autism Have? Although a child or older person has a diagnosis of autism there may be other comorbid conditions that the individual may be challenged with. There is a myriad of comorbid conditions, some of which become...
by Voula Valanidas | Apr 22, 2019 | Autism
How do ASD characteristics affect individuals? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to autism. Yes, the characteristics are the same however each individual is affected differently. I get asked ‘how do ASD...
by Voula Valanidas | Apr 8, 2019 | Autism
Who is a person involved in the development of autism the way we know it today? When you think about it, autism seems to have evolved from basic understandings and a linkage to schizophrenia, then on to a triad of impairments, to now, a dyad of impairments with a...
by Voula Valanidas | Apr 1, 2019 | Autism
The label ‘autism’ and what it means There is so much debate on whether a label is an advantage or a disadvantage!! The label ‘autism’ and what it means varies from person to person. Some see it as something to identify with whilst others consider it the beginning of...
by Voula Valanidas | Mar 25, 2019 | Autism
Is There An Autism ‘Epidemic’? There are reasons for the apparent and falsely mislead autism ‘epidemic’ that is upon us so let me explain. Whether it is misdiagnosis, heightened awareness, or changes in the way ASD is diagnosed it all plays its part. Misdiagnosis is...
