Why Autism isn’t a Straight Line (and never was) Let’s get one thing clear right off the bat: autism isn’t a ladder, a hierarchy, or a competition. It’s a spectrum — wild, wonderful, and not at all linear. Yet somehow, we still hear labels like “high functioning,” “low functioning,” or “Level 1” thrown around like […]
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Our Recommended Fidget Toys and Weighted Blankets (Because sometimes, a little squeeze or a cozy hug makes all the difference.) If your household is anything like ours, you’ve likely discovered that fidget toys and weighted blankets are more than just trendy gadgets—they’re essential tools in our sensory toolkit. Whether it’s helping our kids focus during
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Our Must-Have Sensory-Friendly Clothing (Because seams shouldn’t start screams, and socks shouldn’t ruin mornings.) Let’s be real: getting dressed shouldn’t feel like battle prep. But for sensory-sensitive kids (and adults), even the softest T-shirt can feel like a cactus if the seam’s in the wrong place. And don’t get me started on socks. In our home, sensory-friendly
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The Best Noise Cancelling Headphones (a.k.a. sanity savers) If I had a pound for every time a hand has flown to cover ears in this house, I’d have a country cottage and a fox sanctuary by now. Whether it’s the vacuum, a loud sibling, or the shrill injustice of someone else’s YouTube video, sound can be
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Our Favourite Visual Schedules and Communication Boards A round-up from one chaos-loving, neurodiversity-celebrating household to yours. If your mornings ever resemble a scene from a mildly panicked musical—everyone singing a different tune while someone refuses socks and another is brushing their teeth with a marker—welcome, friend. You’re in the right place. Visual schedules and communication
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If you’ve ever left a soft play centre clutching your overstimulated child and a headache, welcome. You’re in good company. Finding activities that are genuinely sensory-friendly—not just “quiet-ish” or “less chaotic than a trampoline park”—can feel impossible. But over time (and through trial, error, and the occasional meltdown in the car park), I’ve gathered a list of
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Let’s talk about the difference between awareness and acceptance.Because there is one. And it matters. In April, the world turns blue.There are puzzle pieces, social media posts, and well-meaning campaigns that remind us to “be aware” of autism.But here’s the thing: We don’t need more awareness.We’re already aware. We know autism exists.We’ve heard the word.We’ve seen the headlines.What
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Table of Contents Let’s get one thing clear:This is not a guide for perfect parenting.This is a letter from the messy middle—from one parent to another—written between a school run and a meltdown over the wrong-coloured spoon. Because if you’re here, you probably know what I mean when I say meltdowns aren’t tantrums.They’re not about getting their
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Dear Teacher, You may not see it—but he is working harder than anyone else in the room. He is trying to sit still when his body is screaming to move.Trying to look at you, though it burns in a way you might never feel.Trying to listen while the lights hum, the pencils scratch, and every
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