Clinic Autism, 154 Bishopsgate, London (2026)

13/01/2026

❌ “Children with ADHD are just careless or lazy.”
This couldn’t be further from the truth.

✅ ADHD affects attention regulation and executive functioning.
Children with ADHD are often trying very hard — but their brains work differently. Difficulties with focus, organization, and follow-through are not a lack of effort or motivation.

What they need is:
🧠 understanding
🛠️ supportive strategies
💙 patience and compassion

—not judgment.

When we shift from blame to understanding, we give children the chance to succeed in ways that work for them.

At Clinic Autism London, we support children and families by focusing on strengths, evidence-based strategies, and neuroaffirming care. 💙

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08/01/2026

Sometimes friendship doesn’t begin with “Hi.”
Sometimes it begins with a child quietly sitting beside another.

Many autistic children want to make friends, but may not know how to join a game, start a conversation, or keep it going. They often observe first — watching, learning, and trying to understand how to connect. 💙

Social cues like a smile, a gesture, or a pause can be easy to miss. It’s not a lack of care — it’s a different way of processing the world.

Autistic friendships may look quieter.
Sitting side by side.
Sharing special interests.
Enjoying the same space without many words.

And that connection is just as real. 🌱
Friendship doesn’t always need words.

When we teach children kindness, patience, and inclusion, we help create a world where every child — neurodivergent or not — feels safe to belong.

At Clinic Autism London, we believe every child deserves the chance to experience genuine connection and friendship. 💙

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05/01/2026

Many autistic and ADHD individuals learn to mask from a very young age — often without knowing it. Masking is the effort of hiding natural traits in order to fit in, stay safe, or avoid judgment. Over time, this can be exhausting and deeply disconnecting. 💙

You may relate if you experienced things like:

🧠 Perfectionism & Overcompensation
Rehearsing conversations, overachieving to prove competence, apologising excessively, replaying interactions, or following rules rigidly to avoid criticism. Appearing “put together” even when exhausted, becoming hyper-independent, and being harshly self-critical after social situations.

👀 Social Observation & Adaptation
Carefully watching how others behaved before responding, copying humour or phrases to blend in, pausing to calculate what was expected, smiling or laughing automatically, forcing eye contact, and using politeness as protection rather than choice.

🌊 Sensory & Emotional Regulation
Freezing or mentally checking out during overwhelm, avoiding sensory input without knowing how to explain why, tolerating unwanted touch, mistaking sensory overload for anxiety, hiding tears or frustration, and feeling physically drained after social interaction.

🪞 Identity & Self-Awareness
Feeling unsure who you were outside others’ expectations, adopting others’ interests to fit in, noticing your personality shift depending on the environment, doubting your emotions, or feeling like everyone else had an instruction manual you missed.

💬 Communication & Cognitive Patterns
Needing extra time to process, struggling with fast-moving group conversations, relying on humour or scripts to avoid conflict, and preferring written or online communication because it allowed time to find the right words.

Masking can look like “functioning well” — until burnout, anxiety, or exhaustion make it impossible to continue. Appearing fine is not the same as being fine.

At Clinic Autism London, we support individuals in understanding masking, reconnecting with their authentic selves, and building sustainable ways to live without constant self-suppression. You are not broken — you were adapting. 💙

03/01/2026

Imagine holding a glass of water.
For a minute, it’s easy.
For an hour, your arm starts to ache.
Hold it all day, and your arm may feel numb and unable to move.

The weight of the glass doesn’t change —
but the longer you hold it, the heavier it feels.

Stress and worries work the same way.

Thinking about them briefly may not affect you.
Carrying them for hours starts to hurt.
Holding them all day can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unable to move forward.

🌿 Letting go doesn’t mean ignoring your worries.
It means taking breaks, sharing the load, and allowing your nervous system to rest.

At Clinic Autism London, we support children, adolescents, and adults in understanding stress, releasing emotional weight, and finding healthier ways to cope. You don’t have to hold everything alone. 💙

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28/12/2025

This is one of the most common questions parents ask. And it’s an important one. 💛

Many children — especially those who are neurodivergent — work incredibly hard to “hold it together” at school. Home often feels safe, familiar, and accepting… so the struggle may not show up in obvious ways until later.

Here are some signs your child may be coping at school more than thriving:

🎒 After-school meltdowns or shutdowns
Your child may come home exhausted, emotional, irritable, or completely withdrawn. This can be a sign of masking and emotional overload during the school day.

😴 Extreme tiredness
If your child seems unusually drained after school, struggles to concentrate in the evenings, or needs long recovery time, it may be because school requires constant self-regulation.

🏫 “Good behaviour” but rising stress
Some children are quiet, compliant, and well-behaved at school — but internally anxious, overwhelmed, or confused. Struggling doesn’t always look like disruption.

📚 Avoidance of school-related tasks
Refusing homework, complaining of stomach aches, or showing resistance in the mornings can be a sign of emotional or learning stress rather than laziness.

🗣️ Limited communication about school
If your child says “school was fine” but can’t explain what they learned, who they played with, or how they felt, they may not have the words yet — or may be protecting themselves emotionally.

🤝 Social difficulties you don’t see at home
Children may appear socially confident at home but struggle with peer relationships, group work, or playground dynamics that are harder to navigate.

🧠 Different environments, different demands
Home allows flexibility, predictability, and support. School demands constant attention, sensory tolerance, social understanding, and performance — all at once.

✨ Trust patterns, not appearances
A child can look “fine” and still be struggling. Behaviour is communication, especially when words are hard to find.

If you notice these signs, it doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with your child. It means they may need understanding, adjustments, or support — not more pressure.

27/12/2025

Both dyslexia and dysgraphia are learning differences — but they affect very different skills. Understanding the difference helps children get the right support. 💙

📖 Dyslexia
Dyslexia primarily affects reading and language processing.
Children may struggle with decoding sounds, blending letters, or reading fluently — even when they understand the content well.

✍️ Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia affects writing and fine motor coordination.
Children may know the answer but struggle to get it onto paper due to handwriting, spacing, or fatigue.

🧠 Key Differences
• Dyslexia: difficulty connecting letters to sounds
• Dysgraphia: difficulty connecting ideas to hand movement

💬 What children may say
“I understand it, but I can’t read it fast.”
“My hand hurts when I write.”

🛠️ Support looks different
✔️ Dyslexia: phonics-based reading programs, audiobooks, extra time
✔️ Dysgraphia: typing or voice notes, motor support, structured writing tools

Different challenges require different strategies — but children with dyslexia or dysgraphia are capable, intelligent, and deserving of understanding and support. 🌱

At Clinic Autism London, we focus on strengths, clarity, and individualized care. 💙

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23/12/2025

Is it "Normal Worry" or something more? 🤔

Every child experiences worry at some point—whether it's about a big exam, a new friendship, or a change in routine. While worry is a natural part of growing up, it can sometimes cross the line into anxiety.

Understanding the difference is key to knowing when your child needs that extra bit of support to thrive.
Here is how to spot the difference:

📍 Frequency & Triggers

Normal Worry:
Happens occasionally and is usually linked to a specific situation.

Anxiety:
Happens often (sometimes daily), and the triggers may not always be clear.

📍 Intensity & Focus

Normal Worry:
Causes mild discomfort, but the child can still focus on their tasks.

Anxiety:
Feels like an overwhelming fear that interferes with school, play, or sleep.

📍 Duration

Normal Worry:
Short-lived (minutes or hours); the child bounces back quickly.

Anxiety:
Long-lasting, often lingering for weeks or even months.

📍 Physical Symptoms

Normal Worry:
Occasional "butterflies" or slight restlessness before an event.

Anxiety:
Frequent headaches, stomach aches, rapid heartbeat, or constant tension.

📍 Impact on Life

Normal Worry:
The child continues their daily routine and school activities.

Anxiety:
Confidence decreases; they may start avoiding school, friends, or new situations.

Worry is part of life, but anxiety is when that worry takes over. 🛑 Recognizing these signs early helps ensure every child gets the right support to feel confident and secure again.

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21/12/2025

Stimming isn’t misbehavior — it’s communication. 💙
Understanding why it happens helps us respond with empathy, not correction.

🧠 When stimming happens
ADHD: Often during boredom or low focus. It helps regulate attention and release excess energy, and usually decreases when fully engaged.
Autism: Often during sensory overload or strong emotions. It provides comfort, predictability, and emotional regulation — and may increase in stressful or unfamiliar situations.

🎯 Purpose of stimming
ADHD:
• Releases restlessness
• Maintains alertness
• Helps “wake up” the brain

Autism:
• Calms the nervous system
• Manages sensory input
• Provides self-soothing and emotional regulation

🔁 Common stims
ADHD: Nail biting, tapping, doodling, leg bouncing, chewing
Autism: Rocking, hand flapping, spinning, lining up objects, repeating sounds or words

🏫 Impact on daily life
ADHD: Often seen as “fidgeting,” but can actually improve focus when supported.
Autism: May look unusual to others, but is essential for managing emotions and sensory needs.

🤝 How adults can support
ADHD: Movement breaks, fidgets, chewing tools
Autism: Safe stimming outlets and sensory-friendly environments

At Clinic Autism London, we believe understanding leads to compassion.
When we respect stimming, we support regulation, wellbeing, and dignity. 💙✨

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20/12/2025

Living between two worlds: Understanding AuDHD 🧩✨

Ever felt like you’re a walking contradiction? For those living with AuDHD (the co-occurrence of Autism and ADHD), life can feel like a constant tug-of-war between the need for routine and a craving for novelty.

It is more common than you might think, yet many people go undiagnosed because the traits of one can sometimes "mask" the other. 🎭

Here are 7 signs you might be AuDHD:

1. Sensory & Attention Struggles: Dealing with both the inability to focus and being easily overwhelmed by your environment.

2. Natural Masking: Feeling like hiding your true self to fit in has become "second nature".

3. The Passion/Burnout Cycle: You can hyper-focus on your passions for hours but feel completely burnt out by basic daily tasks.

4. Emotional Dysregulation: Experiencing intense emotions that feel difficult to manage or "level out".

5. Sensory Paradox: Being both a sensory-seeker (craving certain inputs) and sensory-avoidant (being overwhelmed by others) at the same time.

6. Social Exhaustion vs. Empathy: Feeling completely drained by social interaction while still possessing a capacity for deep, intense empathy.

7. The "Internal Scale": Constantly feeling like you are "too much" for some and "not enough" for others.

Understanding these traits is the first step toward self-compassion and finding the right support. You aren't "broken"—your brain just processes the world in a unique, complex way. 🧠❤️

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17/12/2025

Writing can be exhausting — not because a child isn’t trying, but because dysgraphia affects how writing is processed in the brain 🧠

Simple adjustments at home can make a big difference:
✔️ more visual space
✔️ less hand strain
✔️ shorter writing demands
✔️ multisensory support

Dysgraphia is not laziness.
It’s a writing-processing difference that requires understanding, patience, and the right strategies 💛

When children feel supported rather than pressured, confidence grows — and progress follows 🌱

If you’re concerned about your child’s writing or learning profile, professional assessment and guidance can help clarify the next steps.

14/12/2025

Stimming is not a problem to fix — it’s a need to understand 🧠✨

Repetitive movements or sounds, like hand flapping, humming, rocking, or fidgeting, help many autistic individuals regulate their nervous system 🌿
It can support focus, emotional balance, and sensory processing — especially in overwhelming environments.

Stimming is not attention-seeking.
It’s communication.
It’s regulation.
It’s a way the body and brain cope with the world 💛

When stimming is respected rather than suppressed, individuals feel safer, calmer, and more accepted. Supporting regulation means supporting wellbeing 🤍

11/12/2025

Some ups and downs are part of growing up — but when big feelings take over most days, it may be time for extra support. 💛

Here are signs to pay attention to:

🌧️ Everyday Struggles
If sadness, worry, or anger seem constant, it might be more than a “phase.”

⚠️ Sudden Changes
A sudden shift in behavior — becoming withdrawn, overwhelmed, or more aggressive — can signal emotional overload.

🏫 School & Social Difficulties
Challenges with friendships, adjusting at school, or frequent complaints about classmates may mean they need help navigating emotions.

⏰ Daily Battles
If eating, sleeping, or routines turn into ongoing struggles, your child may be experiencing stress they can’t express yet.

🌱 Developmental Delays
Delays in speech, social interaction, or motor skills shouldn’t be ignored.
Early support makes learning smoother.

💡 Why Early Help Matters
Therapy isn’t about labeling — it’s about giving children tools to express themselves, manage emotions, and build resilience.

If these signs feel familiar, reaching out to a child therapist may be the next helpful step.
Early support builds confidence, not labels. 💙

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