by Kirsty | Jul 24, 2017 | Autism, Parents, Special Needs
Recently, I attended a session on Emotion Management for Children & Teens with ASD, presented by Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett. Tony is an internationally renowned expert on ASD and Aspergers’ and he, and Michelle, consult at Minds & Hearts in...
by Kirsty | Nov 2, 2016 | Parents, Special Needs
Last year, I shared that I was a Halloween Grinch. I even ended up on radio, chatting to 1233 ABC Newcastle Drive presenter, Paul Bevan, discussing my concerns about Halloween as a parent. It’s a divisive subject and many others agreed with my initial assessment...
by Kirsty | May 10, 2016 | Education, Parents, Special Needs
I must confess, the whole thought of high school is scaring me. Gilbert is now 12 and in Year 6. We have been thinking about high school for a long time (we need to with all his additional needs) but I’m still not ready to face it. When I look at him, I do see 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 | Jan 21, 2014 | Autism, Parents, Special Needs
We have just returned from our best holiday ever. Without a lie, our very best experience as a family. Which is amazing, considering how worried and stressed we were going in. The three little bears enjoying the view from the lookout at Lake Taupo We took a...
