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A calm place to learn about and support your autistic child
Soira is an autism resource hub for parents. Read, watch, and learn freely, then keep a private diary and share it with your Care Circle when you're ready.
Your diary does the heavy lifting
Jot a note, or just talk. Soira turns what you notice into an organised diary, with gentle summaries you can actually use.
Log by voice
Record a quick voice note and Soira writes it up into tidy, categorised entries.
AI summaries
Get a calm, plain-language summary of the week or month: patterns across mood, sleep and behaviour.
Gentle insights
See how sleep and mood move together over time. No spreadsheets, no jargon.
Browse by what's on your mind
Understanding autism
What autism is, the spectrum, and common myths.
Virtual autism & screen time
Screen exposure, WHO/AAP guidance, and what it means.
Early signs & diagnosis
What to look for, assessments, and the waitlist period.
Communication & speech
Speech delay, nonverbal communication, and language play.
Behaviour & sensory
Meltdowns, stimming, sensory needs, and regulation.
Therapies & everyday support
Evidence-framed therapies, activities, and routines.
School & learning
Accommodations, the classroom, and working with teachers.
Family & wellbeing
Siblings, caregiver wellbeing, and talking to family.
Spotlight: virtual autism & screen time
One of the most-searched and least-understood topics for parents. Start here for a calm, evidence-framed explanation.
Latest articles
View all →Understanding autism
Autism spectrum disorders — factsheet
A short, plain-language overview from the World Health Organization covering what autism is, how common it is across countries, the range of strengths and support needs, and the public-health context.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Virtual autism & screen timeTo grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more
WHO 2019 guidance on physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and screen time for children under five — including the recommendation of no screen time for under-ones and no more than one hour for two- to four-year-olds.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Early signs & diagnosisLearn the Signs. Act Early.
The CDC's parent-facing programme for tracking child development. Links to milestone checklists from 2 months through 5 years and guidance on what to do if you have a concern. Designed to be used in conversation with your paediatrician.
CDC — Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Therapies & everyday supportTreatment and intervention for autism
CDC's overview of intervention approaches — behavioural, developmental, educational, and medical — with notes on what the evidence base looks like for each and how to choose what fits a child.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Watch & listen
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Upcoming events
View all →From the glossary
View all →Autism
A lifelong way of experiencing the world — autistic people typically communicate, learn, and process sensory information differently from non-autistic people. Autism is a spectrum, which means no two autistic people are the same. It is not an illness and not something that needs curing.
Caregiver burnout
The exhaustion that builds up from the constant emotional, physical, and mental load of caregiving — especially without support. Burnout is not a failure; it is a sign the system around the caregiver needs more padding. Rest, peer support, and asking for help are protective.
Early intervention
Therapies and supports started in the early years (typically before age three) — speech, occupational, play-based work. The evidence is that supportive, neurodiversity-affirming early intervention can make a meaningful difference; the right form depends on the child.
IEP (Individualised Education Plan)
A written plan agreed between a school and a family that sets out the supports, goals, and accommodations for a child who needs them. Names differ by country (in Malaysia, similar plans exist in some inclusive-education settings).
Common questions
View all →Is Soira free to use?
All educational content — articles, videos, events, the glossary, and FAQs — is free for everyone, signed in or not. The diary and Care Circle are also free; a Premium plan only raises some usage limits (more children, more weekly diary entries, more Care Circle members).
Do I need an account to read the resources?
No. Everything in the hub is browsable without signing in. You only need an account if you want to keep a private diary or share your child's observations with the people in your Care Circle.
Is Soira a medical service?
No. Soira is for educational purposes only. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, and it is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. If you have a concern about your child, please speak with your paediatrician or a developmental specialist.
Will my diary be private?
Yes. Diary entries are private to you and the Care Circle members you choose to invite. They are encrypted at rest. Educational content is public; your personal data is not.
One calm place for the whole journey
Learn
Read and watch curated, plain-language resources, free and with no account needed.
Reflect
Keep a private diary of what you notice, across mood, sleep, behaviour, and more.
Care, together
Invite family and caregivers into a Care Circle so everyone stays on the same page.
Every resource is reviewed against our editorial standards. We favour established health bodies and research, and never promote cures or unproven claims. This is education, not medical advice.