“Spectrum” is in our name, and is a word often associated with autism and neurodiversity. But it can mean different things to different people, and this recent article in The Independent [ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/autism-spectrum-aspergers-diagnosis-test-b2840797.html ] is a timely reminder of that.  For some, the “autistic spectrum” is a line that runs from neurotypical to autistic, with those at the midpoint having some autistic traits. F

As the government draws up plans to reform the system of special education needs (SEN) support in schools and beyond, BBC One’s Panorama...

In any household with children or teens, “No!” is a commonly used word. Often this is because young people have strong ideas about what...

Often, the idea creeps up on you slowly. You might notice a few signs that your child is not behaving as others do. You may start to...

Spectrum is a specialist Neurodevelopmental Assessment service — designed to help families and schools understand and meet the needs of...

Research shows that autistic people who embrace their autism enjoy mental health benefits like increased well-being, self-esteem and life satisfaction. However, many autistic teenagers and adults struggle to know who they are due to masking and camouflaging and consequently suffer low-self-esteem, loneliness and depression. It can be difficult to embrace being autistic in a community that largely misunderstands autism and where being autistic still carries a negative stigma.

Getting a diagnosis can leave families asking “what now?” At Spectrum, we know this is only the start of the journey. That’s why we’ve designed support options that help children, parents, and schools move forward together. In-School Observation 🏫 Our specialists can visit your child’s school to observe them in their everyday environment and meet with teachers or the SENCo. This friendly, collaborative approach makes sure your child’s needs are understood clearly by the peop

At Spectrum Autism Services, we understand that recognising potential signs of autism in your child or young person can feel overwhelming.  On occasions with children or young people who are adept at social masking, traits are not picked up in the school environment making it difficult for family’s concerns to be voiced. Families often have questions, concerns, or uncertainties – and finding the right service early on can make all the difference. That’s why Spectrum offers a

Spectrum Autism Services proudly sponsor the Royston Town Youth FC Inclusive Football Group’s 7th birthday, supporting inclusive sport and community.

We’re really pleased to share that Spectrum Autism Diagnostic Services Ltd  has been shortlisted for the Best New Business  category at...

Spectrum Autism Services is proud to be nominated in the Entrepreneur of Excellence category at the Neurodiversity Awards. Discover how we champion neurodiversity in everything we do.

✨  What Makes Spectrum Different   ✨ At Spectrum, we believe that a diagnosis is just the beginning. Our approach goes beyond the assessment itself, offering you follow-up support and guidance. ✔️  Comprehensive Support Following Assessment At the end of our diagnostic process, every family receives a one-on-one session with an Educational Psychologist.   This is a valuable opportunity to explore support options for your child and gain practical advice on how to access them.

Spectrum Autism Services awarded Best Autism Assessment Provider 2025. Discover why families trust our expert clinicians, compassionate care, and streamlined assessment process.

At Spectrum, this week we had a little chuckle at this ‘tongue-in-cheek’ post on social media by Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate https://www.facebook.com/aldershotautisticambassador  identifying Neurotypical Spectrum Disorder (NSD). She states, ‘We really need to talk about NSD- Neurotypical Spectrum Disorder. It’s a serious problem with lifelong repercussions for each person who suffers with this debilitating condition that impairs their ability to function normally in social si

We had so many families contact us following our last blog about AuDHD that wanted to share another fantastic resource we found about this topic.  Created and shared by The Autistic Teacher, “Autistic and proud! Sharing insight and understanding to help the autistic community” this resource delves deeper into some of the struggles that people with both ADHD and Autism face.  The Autistic Teacher states, ‘ADHD and Autism often go together! According to the scientific literatur

At Spectrum, one of the most frequent topics we are asked about by parents is how to support their child when they are having a ‘Meltdown’ or a ‘Shutdown’. Firstly, it helps to understand that these behaviours are not deliberate but are involuntary responses to overwhelming and persistent stress. To help explain this, here is an excellent resource by Yellow Ladybugs which is ‘a non-government organisation, dedicated to the happiness, success and celebration of autistic girls,

Many of you will be familiar with the diagnostic labels of Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) but did you know that more recently people who show differences across both neurodivergent presentations have begun to identify as AuDHDers?  In an excellent article written by Dr Debra Bercovici PhD for the website, Embrace Autism, she explains in detail more about this new terminology:  ‘AuDHD is an unofficial but popular term used to describe individuals wh

We are often asked at Spectrum whether once a child or young person has been identified as Autistic whether they will be given a ‘level’ or label to describe where they might be on the ‘Autism Spectrum’. However, as clinical and societal understanding of Autism have evolved, Autistic advocates now talk about the ‘Autism Spectrum’ not as a linear entity from ‘Low-Functioning’ to ‘High-Functioning’ but as a ‘Spectrum’ of Autistic individual attributes and differences (with many

Spectrum are pleased to announce that not only are we able to provide home visit appointments for children and young people in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, but we also have a new location at Magic Worlds Speech & Language Therapy Clinic located in Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes. The clinic has on-site parking and rooms specifically designed for both the assessment and therapeutic needs of children and young people with communication differences.