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Choo McCarthy
Feb 243 min read
Autistic Burnout
I want to spend a moment today to discuss autistic burnout, including its signs, causes, impact, and ways to offer support to someone...
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Choo McCarthy
Jan 312 min read
A guide to help your child overcome distressed behaviours
Caring for someone on the autism spectrum is a unique journey, filled with both beautiful moments and, at times, some challenging ones....
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Choo McCarthy
Jan 132 min read
Guiding You Through the Education, Health, and Care Plan Process
Obtaining an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) can feel like a long and daunting journey for parents and carers seeking support for...
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Choo McCarthy
Dec 9, 20241 min read
Respect & love
Older and bigger doesn't always mean wiser and smarter. Children though small, possess unique prespectives, boundless creativity and...
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Choo McCarthy
Dec 9, 20241 min read
Nurturing gifts
Understand a child's vulnerabilities while nurturing their strengths and gifts, guiding them to blossom into the human being they’re...
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Choo McCarthy
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Prepare, prepare, prepare
The Christmas season, while joyous for many, can be a particularly challenging time for autistic individuals who thrive on routine and...
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Choo McCarthy
Dec 9, 20241 min read
Say what you mean
People on the autism spectrum often have a unique way of processing information. It can be really tough for them to handle a lot of...
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Choo McCarthy
Dec 9, 20242 min read
The Transformative Power of Art
I have always found that encouraging and supporting autistic children and adults to create art has enormous benefits. The creative...
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Choo McCarthy
Feb 25, 20221 min read
Language is every child's right
Communication can take many forms. When teaching, I always look for body positioning, eye contact and gestures.
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Choo McCarthy
Feb 23, 20221 min read
'See the Light in Others . . .'
I always look for the positive in all the children I work with.
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Choo McCarthy
Jan 11, 20222 min read
10 Top Tips to Develop Joint Attention in Your Child
Many people with Autism experience joint attention difficulties, but what does this mean? Joint attention occurs when two or more people...
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Choo McCarthy
Jan 11, 20221 min read
My Top 20 Toys to Encourage Your Child’s Creativity
Having worked with young children with Autism for many years, I thought I would share with you my top 20 list of toys which have...
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Choo McCarthy
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Simple Tips to Help Your Child Communicate Pt. 2
Children with autism find it difficult to communicate with others. They can struggle to understand other people and to make themselves...
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Choo McCarthy
Oct 29, 20191 min read
Simple tips to help your child communicate Pt. I
Children with autism find it difficult to communicate with others verbally and socially. Every individual on the autistic spectrum is...
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