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Read more about the article It’s Not Rejection. It’s Communication.
Blog Posts / Communication

It’s Not Rejection. It’s Communication.

Right, let’s talk about something that took me a while to really get — and I mean really get, not just nod along to. Personal space. And why, for our autistic kids,…

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July 27, 2026
Read more about the article Why Celebrating Small Wins Matters So Much
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Why Celebrating Small Wins Matters So Much

I talk a lot about the hard stuff. Because it is hard. And I never want anyone reading this to feel like they’re the only one who’s struggling. But today I want…

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July 22, 2026
Read more about the article Things Are Changing… Slowly… But They Are.
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Things Are Changing… Slowly… But They Are.

I’ve worked in the film industry for ten years. Ten years of early call times, walkie-talkies, and the kind of organised chaos that somehow produces something beautiful at the end…

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July 20, 2026
Read more about the article Why Your Brain Won’t Just “Let It Go” — And Why That’s Not a Character Flaw
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Why Your Brain Won’t Just “Let It Go” — And Why That’s Not a Character Flaw

You know that thing where you’re lying in bed at night, and your brain decides now is the perfect time to replay every single conversation you had that day? Yeah. That. I…

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July 18, 2026
Read more about the article Navigating Life After an Autism Diagnosis
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Navigating Life After an Autism Diagnosis

The appointment ends. You walk back out into the world. And then it hits you. What do we do now? I remember that feeling so clearly. That weird mix of…

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July 15, 2026
Read more about the article Seeing Autism Through Sheldon: Representation, Relatability, and Reality
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Seeing Autism Through Sheldon: Representation, Relatability, and Reality

When we think about autism and how it’s represented in everyday life, television often plays a bigger role than we realise. The characters we watch week after week can quietly…

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July 13, 2026
Read more about the article Building a Calm Down Routine for Sensory Overload
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Building a Calm Down Routine for Sensory Overload

If you’re raising an autistic child, you’ll know that sensory overload is one of those things that can come out of nowhere and completely derail your day. One minute everything…

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July 11, 2026
Read more about the article The Beautiful Chaos of Special Interests: From Pig Ornaments to Zombie Obsessions
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The Beautiful Chaos of Special Interests: From Pig Ornaments to Zombie Obsessions

There’s something almost magical about a special interest — the way it takes hold of you, wraps itself around your thoughts, and refuses to let go. It’s not just a…

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July 8, 2026
Read more about the article Not Broken. Just Different. Understanding What Neurodivergence Really Means
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Not Broken. Just Different. Understanding What Neurodivergence Really Means

If you’ve landed on this post, chances are neurodivergence isn’t a completely new word to you. Maybe you’ve got a child who’s been diagnosed with autism or ADHD. Maybe someone…

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July 6, 2026
Read more about the article Clothing Sensory Issues: Why Some Clothes Feel Impossible
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Clothing Sensory Issues: Why Some Clothes Feel Impossible

We’ve all faced those morning battles... trying to get your child dressed, guiding them into clothes while the clock ticks on. In many homes, it’s just part of the daily…

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July 4, 2026
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