Every September, social media is full of children heading back to school. Photos of new uniforms, proud parents, and big smiles. But alongside those posts, I often see messages like: “Thinking of those who can’t go. Thinking of those who tried.” I understand the sentiment. It comes from a place of care. But every time…
Why we need to stop blaming parents, pathologising children, and misunderstanding the real issue. We need to retire the term “school refusal.” It is misleading. And it is harming children and families. If you are supporting a young person who is struggling to attend school, you have probably heard the phrase. It rolls easily off…
The Hidden World of Behaviourism: Why Our Support for Autistic Children Needs to Change This blog explores the psychological legacy of behaviourism and the real-life impact this can have on children, particularly autistic children. It includes reflections on outdated practices and the emotional cost of reward-and-punishment systems that are still prevalent in modern schools. When…
Why Acceptance, Not Pressure, Builds Real Strength. We often hear it lately: “We’re raising mentally weak kids because we do too much for them.” Or: “They need to face problems to build resilience.” This might work for some children. Children who can tolerate stress. Those who feel safe and confident enough to face and push…
I want to tell you about Jack and Josh. They are two autistic twins who presented with one of the most complex selective mutism cases I have ever supported. When we first started supporting them for most of their lives, they only spoke to one person, their mum. They never attended school because their anxiety…
By Aaron Yorke Today, there is a focus on teaching autistic children to face their issues. They are expected to attend school when they are too anxious and are placed in social situations to improve their social skills. Even the Education Secretary , emphasised the need for children to develop more “grit” to prepare them…
Why Removing Pressure to do a GCSE Can Help Autistic Children Thrive By Aaron Yorke. I want to talk honestly about something that too often gets misunderstood: the idea that achieving top GCSE grades is the only route to success. For many autistic children, especially those who are highly capable, this belief creates anxiety, perfectionism,…
One of the most powerful things I say to parents when they first come to me, often exhausted and full of guilt, is this: “It’s not their fault.” If you are a parent of an autistic child, please hold onto that. Let me explain why. Autism is a Brain-Based Condition Autism is not caused by…
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