by Kirsty | Jan 28, 2016 | Autism
My two eldest children headed back to school today. After weeks of preparation and stress and lack of routine, it was finally back to normal life for my ASD kids. Although we have done as much preparation as we can, I was still expecting the worst. Getting my kids...
by Kirsty | Jan 19, 2016 | Autism, Education, Parents, Special Needs
You may not believe me but I can be quite organised when I try. It’s just the trying part, and the being bothered part, that normally elude me! As I set out last week, one of my goals for the year is to be more organised. And to be honest, it’s to the...
by Kirsty | Dec 16, 2015 | Autism, Special Needs
Have you heard about Sensitive Santa? You may have seen this story online: Or this one: These videos give you a pretty good idea of what Sensitive Santa (or Caring Santa in the US) is all about. Sensitive Santa refers to a...
by Kirsty | Nov 3, 2015 | Autism
I’ve been an autism parent for over 11 years now so it’s fair to say I’ve learned a few things along the way. For instance I’ve learned that my kids need downtime each day or my life will be a whole lot harder than it needs to be. A whole lot...
by Kirsty | Mar 24, 2015 | Autism, Sensory, Special Needs
I vividly remember certain details after receiving the news of Gilbert’s autism diagnosis, just after his 4th birthday. Yet vaguely recall others. I know I sat there in the paediatrician’s office in a brown vinyl chair. I remember the colourful town scene...
