by Kirsty | Jun 20, 2012 | Autism, Parents
This goes out to all the ASD parents out there – you will understand. Positive progress, even in the smallest areas, is a true cause for celebration. However hard everything seems now, never lose sight of how far you and your kids have come. Never forget to...
by Kirsty | May 15, 2012 | Albinism, Autism, Relationships
When you receive a diagnosis for your child, your life transforms in an instant. In a moment your life completely and irrevocably changes. In that moment, you go from being the parent of a “normal” child, with typical hopes and aspirations, to having those...
by Kirsty | Jan 21, 2012 | Autism, Parents, Relationships, Sensory
Tonight we went out as a family to a friend’s birthday party. To be honest, these things are not normally occasions I look forward to as any social gathering for my kids can be fraught with difficulty. And, as a consequence, they are normally full of stress and...
by Kirsty | Aug 5, 2011 | Autism, Parents, Relationships
This week I’m grateful for warmth. Warmth, as in physical warmth (hasn’t the weather been glorious this week?). Warmth, as in emotional warmth (acceptance and understanding). And warmth, as in spiritual warmth (comfort in my own beliefs and convictions)....
by Kirsty | Jul 29, 2011 | Autism
Today is surreal. Yesterday, I was nervous, anxious, a little bit nauseous, stressed – you name it, I felt it. It was the day of Miss 5’s paediatric appointment to assess her development. We had been waiting for this day for months and now it was finally...