What does a good assessment for autism or OCD actually look like? A parent’s guide
If you’re approaching a CAMHS assessment, or considering a private one, knowing what to expect can reduce anxiety and help you feel more confident in the process. A…
When your child's behaviour doesn't quite fit — the routines, the distress, the need for things to be exactly right — Lumara helps you understand what you might be seeing, and where to turn next.
Both can look like rigidity, repetition, and distress when routines are disrupted. But the underlying reasons are quite different — and so is the support that actually helps.
Lumara helps you look more carefully at what you're observing, without jumping to conclusions. Our guides explain the differences in plain language, and our screening tool gives you something concrete to bring to your GP or specialist.
If you’re approaching a CAMHS assessment, or considering a private one, knowing what to expect can reduce anxiety and help you feel more confident in the process. A…
One of the things parents often find hardest is working out what to tell the rest of the family. How do you explain autism or OCD to a…
Living with a child who has a strong need for sameness or routine can be exhausting, confusing, and at times deeply worrying. You may find yourself planning every…
The Lumara screening tool takes around 10 minutes. It's free to complete, and the full personalised report — including signposting to services in your country — is available for £7.99.