If you walk into any autistic group, almost everyone in the group understands what it means to go into autistic shutdown or meltdown states. Even if they don’t know the proper words or terminology for ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

Tantrums and meltdowns can be a normal part of early childhood, says Dr Jo. But longer and more intense meltdowns are particularly common for neurodivergent children. She explains: ‘Tantrums and ...

I think we can all agree that flying is hard no matter how old you are. Kids have an especially difficult time on planes, and, for neurodivergent kids, the challenge is even greater. Rochelle Johnson, ...