This Christmas, alongside my annual 12 Blogs, I've joined the Little Helpers campaign, raising money for the autism research charity Autistica. They are working to understand the difficulties that autistic children and adults experience - such as sensory overload and anxiety. Christmas can be a hard time for families. Things we love - parties, noise and surprises can be extremely stressful for autistic people. They deserve better understanding and support. Please donate to help Autistica build long, healthy, happy lives for autistic people and their families. Every donation big or small will make a difference. Create your own Little Helpers fundraiser: www.autistica.org.uk/LittleHelpers