How to Talk to Your Child’s School About Autism Support
There is a moment almost every parent of an autistic child remembers. You are sitting across from a teacher or a principal, trying to explain what your child needs — and somewhere in the middle of it, you realise they are nodding politely but not really understanding. You leave the meeting feeling unheard, a little […]
Anxiety in Autistic Children: How Therapy Can Help Calm the Nervous System
If you have an autistic child, you already know that some days feel like walking through a minefield — not because your child is difficult, but because the world around them is loud, unpredictable, and overwhelming in ways most people will never fully understand. Anxiety is one of the most common and least talked-about companions […]
How to Prepare an Autistic Child for School
The night before your autistic child starts school, you probably won’t sleep. You’ll lie awake thinking about everything — whether the teacher will understand them, whether the noise will be too much, whether they’ll find their way to the bathroom without breaking down in the hallway. That fear is real, and it doesn’t mean you […]
Screen Time and Autism: How Much Is Too Much?
Every parent of a child on the autism spectrum has probably had this moment — your child is finally calm, not overwhelmed, not mid-meltdown, and they are completely absorbed in a tablet or phone screen. There is this quiet relief that washes over you. And then almost immediately, the guilt sets in. Am I doing […]
Speech Delay vs Autism — How to Tell the Difference
If you have ever sat across from your child, waiting for them to say “mama” or point at something exciting, and felt that quiet knot of worry tighten in your chest — you are not alone. Thousands of Pakistani parents go through this exact moment every single day. And the question that follows is almost […]
Can a Psychological Evaluation Help Diagnose Autism in Children?
Most parents don’t start this journey with medical terms or clear questions.It usually begins with a feeling. Something feels different, but you can’t quite explain it. Your child may be quiet. Or maybe they talk a lot but don’t really connect. Maybe they don’t answer when you call their name, or they get upset over […]
Simple Daily Activities That Help Your Child Grow
Some days, parenting a child with autism feels like walking on tiptoes. You wonder if every small thing you do matters, if it’s enough. I want to reassure you: it does. More than you may notice. Every hug, every patient pause, every shared smile—these are the moments your child learns the most. At Askanot, I […]
Understanding the Causes of Autism: What Science Really Says
Sometimes, when I meet a new family in my therapy room, I can sense what they’re carrying before a single word is spoken. It’s in the way they hold their child a little tighter, or how their eyes search mine, waiting for reassurance. Sooner or later, one question comes out — quietly, almost like a […]
How Different Therapies Help Children with Autism Grow and Thrive
Over the years I’ve spent working with children on the autism spectrum, I’ve learned that progress rarely happens in big leaps. It shows up quietly — in a shared smile, a new word, or the way a child suddenly reaches out for your hand. Those moments may seem small, but they mean everything. Every child […]
How Occupational Therapy Helps Children with Autism
If you’re a parent of a child with autism, you probably know that some days feel calm and easy, and some… not so much. One moment your child is laughing, and the next, they might be covering their ears or avoiding touch.That’s okay — it’s not your fault, and it’s not theirs either. The world […]