Autism guides for parents
Written for the questions parents actually type into a search bar at 2am. No jargon, no judgement, and no one selling you a cure.
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School Support for Autistic Children: A Parent's Guide
How to get real support at school — IEPs, 504 plans and EHCPs explained, the accommodations that work, and what to do when the school says no.
Non-Speaking Autism: How to Support Communication
How to support a non-speaking or minimally speaking autistic child — AAC, PECS, signing and everyday strategies, plus the myths that hold children back.
What Is Stimming? A Parent's Guide
Stimming explained — what it is, why autistic children do it, when it needs attention, and why stopping it is almost always the wrong response.
Autism Therapies Explained: What Actually Helps
An honest guide to autism therapies — speech therapy, OT, ABA, social skills groups and more — what the evidence says, and how to spot approaches to avoid.
How to Tell Your Child They're Autistic
When and how to tell your child they are autistic, with age-by-age scripts, common mistakes to avoid, and what to do if they react badly.
Autism Levels 1, 2 and 3 Explained for Parents
What autism levels 1, 2 and 3 actually mean, how they relate to 'high' and 'low functioning', and why your child's level can change over time.
What Happens at an Autism Assessment: A Walkthrough
What to expect at your child's autism assessment — who is in the room, the tests used, how long it takes, and how to prepare without coaching your child.
Why Your Autistic Child Won't Eat: Food Selectivity
Food selectivity in autistic children is a sensory issue, not fussiness. Why it happens, when to worry, and the approaches that expand a diet without pressure.
Speech Delay or Autism? How to Tell the Difference
Not every late talker is autistic, and not every autistic child is late to talk. Here is what actually distinguishes a speech delay from autism in toddlers.
Sensory Processing in Autism: A Parent's Guide
Why sensory differences drive so much autistic behaviour, how to identify your child's sensory profile, and practical changes that make daily life easier.
Signs of Autism in Girls (and Why They Get Missed)
Autistic girls are diagnosed later and less often than boys. Here is what autism looks like in girls, why masking hides it, and how to get taken seriously.
How to Get an Autism Assessment for Your Child
A step-by-step guide to getting your child assessed for autism — who to ask, what to bring, how long it takes, and what to do if you are turned away.
Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers: A Parent's Checklist
The early signs of autism in toddlers, broken down by age from 12 to 36 months — what they look like in real life, and when to ask for an assessment.
Autism Meltdown vs Tantrum: How to Tell the Difference
Meltdowns are not tantrums, and treating them the same makes them worse. How to tell them apart, what to do in the moment, and how to reduce them over time.
Just Diagnosed: What to Do in the First 30 Days
A calm, practical plan for the first month after your child's autism diagnosis — what to do, what can wait, and what nobody tells you about how you'll feel.
Autism and Sleep: Why Your Child Won't Sleep
Most autistic children have sleep problems. Why autism affects sleep, what to change first, and when melatonin and medical investigation are appropriate.
Turn what you notice into evidence
Nomi helps you log meltdowns, moods, foods and sleep, then spot the patterns — the detail that moves referrals and school meetings forward.