Harry Potter turns twenty

Writer Judith Newman never had any illusions that her family was 'normal'. She and her husband keep separate apartments - his filled with twin grand pianos as befits a former opera singer; hers filled with the clutter and chaos of twin adolescent boys conceived late in life. And one of those boys...

When Sam Bailey-Merritt was just two years old, almost overnight he lost the ability to communicate or function. His mother, Jo, was at a loss as to what to do as she saw her son grow increasingly isolated and begin to suffer from uncontrollable meltdowns. Eventually, Sam was diagnosed with autis...

Estimated to affect just over 1 per cent of the adult population in the UK - some 700,000 individuals - autism is still persistently viewed as a disorder or impairment - but, this concept needs to be challenged. Written by a university lecturer with several years' experience in the field, this bo...

An introverted, unusual young boy, isolated by his obsessions and a loner at school, Chris Packham was only at home in the fields and woods around his suburban home. But when he stole a young kestrel from its nest, he was about to embark on a friendship that would teach him what it meant to love,...

For parents to discover their child has autism, it can be a frightening and confusing time. This handbook has been written to address the many questions you will have.

Here, Naoki Higashida offers an illuminating insight into autism from his perspective as a young adult. In concise, engaging pieces, he shares his thoughts and feelings on a broad menu of topics ranging from school experiences to family relationships, the exhilaration of travel to the difficultie...

Music is a great tool for brain, sensory and skills development for children with autism, but how can you best encourage them to take part in music-based activities? This practical guide tells you everything you need to know about helping children with autism to pursue their love of music, from e...