If you’re sat Googling ‘How to track my autistic child?’ then you’re in the right place! This tracking device is perfect to use on children – and even adults! I’m so excited to share this important safety tracking device with you and to help you decide if it’s something that will help you to keep your autistic child safe.. And… Read More
Parents of a Newly Diagnosed ADHD Child
Today I’m going to be sharing 10 tips for the parents of a newly diagnosed ADHD child. For this blog post, I got together with a group of parents of ADHD children. We all discussed what some of our best tips are for parents of a newly diagnosed child. And today, I’m so excited to share them with you. Patience… Read More
When Will My Autistic Child Talk?
One of the most common questions I get asked. ‘When Will My Autistic Child Talk?’ This is especially common after a diagnosis has been confirmed. And honestly, there’s no answer I can give. Your child mays tart babbling, they may one day talk and never stop talking – they may never talk. This may not be what you want to… Read More
Autism Podcast for Teachers and Parents
My new autism podcast for teachers and parents is live! And I’ve had so much great feedback from you all already! Thank you so much for tuning in and listening to our episodes. My podcast is perfect for anyone with an interest in autism and special education. This could be teachers, therapists, education professionals, homeschool communities and even families and… Read More
Parent and Teacher Communication Tips
I’m so excited to share with you my best parent and teacher communication tips today. Communicating with our students parents and families is an important part of our job. However, what’s the best way for us to communicate? Sometimes finding the time to fill in communication books everyday is hard – especially if you have staff shortages, behaviours at the… Read More
How to Do It All as an Autism Parent
If you’re here, you’re probably struggling to juggle everything in your life right now. That’s ok. I think it’s safe to say that every parent finds it hard to juggle life. But, as a parent of an autistic child, we all know it’s that little bit harder. If you’re anything like me, there’s a few main things that you just… Read More
The 10 Best Christmas Presents For Your Autism Child
Christmas is tough. There are SO many different toys, games and activities out there now that it can be overwhelming. I hear from so many parents and families that they really struggle to find good, educational toys/games for their children to use at home that will help them develop. And one of the most common questions is “What sensory toys… Read More
Bonfire Night and Autism
Bonfire Night often holds a lot of anxiety for many of us educators. It’s no secret that lots of accidents and injuries have occurred over the years during events. This always makes us feel that little bit anxious. This is especially true when it’s about individuals who are scared of loud noises, surprises and crowds. Sometimes, this can trigger a… Read More
Autism Support At The Airport
Today, I really wanted to talk about the autism support that is now available at airports. As most of you know, I’ve been travelling a lot lately. For the first time on my recent travels I came across the ‘Hidden Disabilities Lanyard’ on one of my travels. If you don’t know about the ‘Hidden Disabilities Lanyard’ this blog post will… Read More
Advice for the Parent of a Newly Diagnosed Child
Going through a diagnosis progress for your child, can take it’s toll on anyone. Sometimes, this process drains you so much – without you realising – that when you do get a diagnosis, you’re a mixture of emotions. So, we got together with a group of parents with diagnosed children to discuss what top 10 pieces of advice they would… Read More