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We have talked about seasonal change before at Aspect Autism, but it is a subject worth revisiting. After all, major seasonal transitions happen at least twice every year without fail, and for many autistic people, they can bring challenges that others may not immediately recognise. As we enter the final quarter of 2026, the change is already noticeable across the UK. The evenings are drawing in, mornings are becoming darker, temperatures are dropping and the long days of sum

Life can be busy. There is work, school or university, family responsibilities, appointments, finances, relationships, housework, social commitments and the endless small tasks that make up everyday life. Sometimes we become so focused on getting through everything that needs to be done that we forget to ask a very simple question: How am I actually coping? For autistic people, this question can be particularly important. The everyday demands of life can carry additional laye

A sudden noise makes your whole body jump. A busy supermarket leaves you exhausted. An unexpected change causes a physical feeling of panic before you have even had time to think about what has happened. A social interaction ends, but your body still feels tense an hour later. Or perhaps you are sitting somewhere perfectly safe, yet your heart is racing, your muscles are tight, and your body simply does not seem able to relax. For some autistic people, the world can feel phys