November 11-15th is Anti-Bullying Week in the UK and this year’s theme is Choose Respect. Anti-Bullying Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of bullying of young people, with an emphasis on prevention and effective responses to bullying. As parents of autistic twins, we know firsthand the unique challenges they face. One significant concern is bullying. Given their often different social interactions…
As we learn more about how autism looks in women and girls, you may be wondering if your twin girls are autistic. You may have noticed things that seemed different at the time, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interactions, and sensory over or understimulation. Autistic twin girls may share similar interests, behaviors, and challenges, making their connection even stronger. How is autism different in girls?…
If you’re like me, just one of your twins or triplets is autistic. It takes a lot of work to support your autistic child and you worry whether you are getting it right, or supporting each child in the ways that they need. There are ways you can help your autistic child’s siblings understand autism and why their brother or sister acts differently than they…
