Whether it’s using facial expressions that don’t come naturally , mirroring others’, forced eye contact, or reducing visible reactions to sensory sensitivities, masking is a common strategy used by some autistic people in order to blend in and be more accepted within society .
For the approximately 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK , masking can be undertaken consciously...
One in 100 children are diagnosed with autism in the UK and often require additional support to assist their personal and social development. London based Three Little Birds Nurseries is sharing the features it has put in place to ensure children with autism are as comfortable in the nursery’s environment as possible.
Every year, April is Autism Awareness Month and fosters worldwide
