Transforming Autism is proud to announce Sir Christopher Ball as the charity’s very first Vice Patron. Sir Christopher has been a dedicated supporter of Transforming Autism for many years and now takes on this new role to continue his commitment, share his voice, and help the charity expand its reach
We are excited to announce the launch of our “Early Years Parent Community”, this is a dedicated space for parents of young autistic children to connect, share, and access practical guidance and support. This initiative has been made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. The Parent
Transforming Autism is proud to announce that it has received its largest funding award to date – £45,000 from the Sir Halley Stewart Trust. This generous grant will support the development and pilot of a new, progressive online early intervention programme for young autistic children and their families. The programme,
There are a lot of common conceptions (mostly mis-conceptions) about autism, and all of them concern what are perceived as its disadvantages; the difficulties that autistic people face because of their “condition”.
Should we call autism a disability, or something else? Should we say that someone is “autistic” or that they “have autism”?
Why is Trauma so common in autism from a very early age, and what can autistic people and their parents do to help avoid it?
by Guy Shahar Published: 7th October, 2021 Authenticity is a much touted and prized value in society. One of the highest compliments that anyone can receive is that they are authentic. Many autistic people are extremely authentic by nature. It’s not even voluntary – we actually don’t have the ability to easily
Challenging Behaviour Have you ever stopped yourself to ask, ‘what is challenging behaviour?’ and ‘what can I do to stop it?’ The key takeaway from today is that your child’s behavior is a form of communication. Through their behaviour they are sending you powerful messages and trying to connect with
by Guy Shahar 8th February, 2017 Most children are born sensitive and idealistic. It is at the heart of who we are as human beings. That is why we are accustomed to hearing such profound and moving purity from the mouths of the young. As they grow, and are faced
by Guy Shahar Published: 5th July, 2016 To many who come across autism in passing, it is considered a disability, through which people are rendered in some way deficient, having the handicap of not being able to function as normal people and (this part is usually unconscious) of being less
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