I quite often get asked what it's like to parent a child with additional needs. This question is normally accompanied by "I just don't know how you do it" or "I know I couldn't do it". I've struggled for a while to explain to people just how it does feel, and how sometimes you have [...]
Things to consider when buying an autism assistance dog.
There's been a lot of coverage in the media recently about the positive impact that assistant dogs can have on families with autistic children. I couldnt agree more. Dog are fabulous companions, very loyal and loving and can have a marvellous calming effect. BUT, get the wrong dog, and the consequences could be disastrous. With [...]
Can you help me?
Kiddo loves birthday parties. Loves them. He gets excited about candles and cake, balloons and bouncy castles (in his head every party has a bouncy castle). We are very lucky to get invites to a few parties still. Kiddo is going to be 5 in a few months and the flood of invites from friends [...]
The post summer parent-carer detox.
You've made it. The first day of term has arrived and as you pop your children on the minibus or do the school run, you feel a 100 tonne weight lift from your shoulders. It's over. The schools are back. Why then are you not filled with the feeling of peaceful tranquillity likened to that [...]
9 reasons Autism will change the way you think about the world.
I've had severe writers block this summer. Perhaps it's down to a lack of time to reflect? Or maybe the fact that my head has felt like a concrete block for the last six weeks. So full of 'to do' lists and having to intricately plan every second of every day out we have had, [...]
Am I spoiling him or saving him?
I had a moment of realisation this morning (whilst sat on a miniature train with kiddo, obvs). It suddenly struck me that the levels I will go to to help my child with additional needs have a lovely day out (couple of hours, let's be realistic about this) are actually INSANE. I will do pretty [...]
Pop Fantstic. A book review.
Last week I was sent a message asking me if i would endorse a product, a book. I get a number of these messages so I always approach with caution, but the lady sent me the book and just said to have a read and see what I think. Then I realised I had to [...]
