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…
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…
Before Matthew was diagnosed, I had absolutely no idea what sensory sensitivities were. None. Zero. The concept had never even crossed my mind. So when I started reading about autism…
For most families, getting dressed in the morning is just... getting dressed. It's not something you think about. You put your clothes on and you get on with your day.…
Last week, I took my eldest son, Blake, clothes shopping. It's something I only do once a year at most, because it's an incredibly stressful experience for everyone involved. But…
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…
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…
There's something that happens to me when too many people are talking at once. It's like my brain suddenly loses the ability to filter any of it. Every voice, every…
There were mornings — especially in the depths of winter — where getting dressed for school turned into an absolute war zone. It was freezing outside. All I wanted was…
Sensory overload isn't just feeling a bit overwhelmed. It's when the world turns the volume up to a level that most people don't even register — and you can't find…