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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In a hurry? Skip ahead and read what you need!! If you’ve ever had the pleasure (or absolute stress) of navigating the UK school system with an autistic child, then you already know—it’s about as smooth as a hedgehog on a trampoline. There are pockets of brilliance, of course—dedicated teachers, supportive staff, the occasional school that gets
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If you’ve ever spoken to a parent of an autistic child and left the conversation wondering, Did I just accidentally offend them? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. We know most people mean well, but sometimes, the things people say can land with all the grace of a toddler throwing spaghetti at the wall. So, as a public
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In a hurry? Skip ahead and read what you need! Parenting is hard. Parenting an autistic child? That’s a whole different level of chaos, love, and caffeine consumption. My son is seven, and raising him has been the most incredible, exhausting, hilarious, and heart-expanding journey of my life. But there’s plenty of things about
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