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.…
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April 6, 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 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
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
Supporting Siblings on the Autism Journey
When one child in the family is autistic, the whole family's world shifts — and that includes their brothers and sisters. It's only natural that so much of the focus…
March 25, 2026
A Beginning, Not an Ending
Getting an autism diagnosis for your child is… a lot. There's really no other way to put it. For many parents, the first thing they feel is relief. And honestly?…
March 23, 2026
The Power of Routine
I was reading The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy this morning — something I've been dipping in and out of — and one part of it just kind of stopped…
March 21, 2026
Why Autism Parents Disappear From Social Circles
Being an autism parent is one of the most love-filled things I can imagine. But when none of your friends are walking the same path as you? It can also…
March 19, 2026
Give Them Space. It Really Is That Simple.
If there's one thing I've learned over the years with my boys, it's this: personal space isn't just a preference for an autistic child. It's a lifeline. We live in…
March 17, 2026