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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nobody tells you how to feel when you’re waiting for your child’s diagnosis. There’s no handbook. No warning. Just you, a head full of worry, and a waiting list that…
Nobody hands you a manual when autism enters your world. And trust me... I looked for one. When you first hear that word, it doesn’t arrive neatly with a helpful…
If you’ve ever watched your autistic child go from zero to completely overwhelmed in what feels like seconds... melting down, shutting down, bolting, or suddenly lashing out... and found yourself…
For a long time, whenever autism came up, I talked about it as a mum. A mum to two amazing autistic boys. That was my lens. That was my story.…
For a lot of people, the moment it clicks doesn’t happen in a doctor’s office. It happens quietly. Alone. Maybe you’re scrolling through something online and you stumble across a…