The Day I Didn’t Understand
I still remember that morning so clearly. My son was three years old at the time, and still non-verbal. We were heading to nursery, just like we did every day.…
I still remember that morning so clearly. My son was three years old at the time, and still non-verbal. We were heading to nursery, just like we did every day.…
Routines are like a roadmap for daily life. They guide us through our days, giving structure, rhythm, and a sense of direction. For autistic children, though, these roadmaps are more…
Preparing yourself emotionally for your child’s diagnosis is just as important as gathering information. The appointments, the forms, the waiting—it all takes energy. But the emotional side of this journey…
Sensory overload isn’t just “feeling a bit overwhelmed.”It’s a relentless barrage that hammers at your senses—often without warning, and without mercy. In environments where others see energy, movement, and life,…
Before my son's third birthday, he was diagnosed with autism. This revelation came after a period of profound uncertainty and isolation, during a time when a health visitor had dismissed…