Creating a Safe Space at Home for Your Autistic Child
I want to say something straight away, before we get into any of this — you do not need a fancy house. You do not need a specialist sensory room…
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April 7, 2026
Lying…? No, It Wasn’t “Just a Joke”
Lying is one of those things we all think we've got figured out. You say something that isn't true. You know it isn't true. You say it anyway. Simple. Easy.…
April 6, 2026
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…
April 5, 2026
When the World Feels Too Loud — Helping Your Child Cope in Crowded Spaces
Let's be honest — taking a child with sensory sensitivities into a busy shopping centre or a packed school event isn't just hard. Sometimes it's absolutely exhausting. And when it…
April 3, 2026
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…
April 2, 2026
The Thing Nobody Talks About When It Comes to Autism and Days Out
For many people, using a public toilet is barely a second thought. You need to go, you go, you wash your hands, you leave. Simple. But for some autistic children…
April 1, 2026
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…
March 30, 2026
Why the Term “Asperger’s” Is No Longer Used
For a long time, if you had a child who was clearly autistic but had strong language skills and seemed to be academically capable, they might have been given a…
March 29, 2026
The Girl Who Learned to Blend In
When people think of autism, they often picture a very specific set of traits — and usually, those traits are based on how autism presents in boys. But what if…
March 28, 2026
The Amygdala: When the Brain’s Alarm System Won’t Switch Off
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…
March 26, 2026