Everyday life

Sleep, eating, toileting, appointments, safety, screens and days out.

Sleep and bedtime routines for autistic childrenWhy sleep is hard for many autistic children, what to check first, a step-by-step picture bedtime routine, and the NHS route to a sleep plan and melatonin.12 minute read Selective eating and 'beige food': when to ask about ARFIDWhy many autistic children stick to a few safe foods, low-pressure ways to help, what ARFID is, and when to ask your GP for help.10 minute read Toilet training an autistic child, and starting school in nappiesA step-by-step picture approach to toilet training, why constipation comes first, starting nursery or school in nappies, and help from NHS continence services.10 minute read Dentists, haircuts and doctors: making appointments easierPreparing your child with photos, picture stories and practice, the reasonable adjustments you can ask for, the NHS Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag, and tips for teeth and haircuts.11 minute read Keeping your autistic child safe: wandering, water and roadsA step-by-step safety plan for wandering, water and roads, the facts about GPS trackers, and what to do straight away if your child goes missing.12 minute read Screen time and apps: what the UK guidance saysThe new screen-time guidance for under-5s, why assistive technology is treated differently, what research says about screens and autism, and how to pick a safe app.9 minute read Days out, travel and holidays with an autistic childPlanning with pictures, quieter times, access schemes, help at airports and stations, grants for breaks, what to pack, and a plan for when it all gets too much.12 minute read