Parenting an autistic child comes with unique challenges, but with the right strategies, support, and understanding, it can also be incredibly rewarding. This section is all about sharing practical advice, tried-and-tested techniques, and useful resources to help navigate everyday life. From sensory-friendly activities and communication strategies to school advocacy and daily routines, these guides are designed to offer real, actionable support. Whether you’re looking for ways to make transitions smoother, build stronger connections, or simply find a little more ease in the day-to-day, you’ll find helpful insights here.
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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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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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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