The Christmas period is my favorite time of year. I love the music, the lights, and the possibility of snow. I love all the time you get to spend with family and friends. I love the food and drinks. I also love the scents (the White Company winter candle is my favorite). My older sonContinue reading “Autism and Christmas”
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Camera Roll January 2023
Its all about the books! But we made it to the end of January. No really snow yet but we are still hope full.
Camera Roll 2022
Social f$%#ing media…….
I think if we are all honest with ourselves, we would say that we have a love-hate relationship with social media. I like to think that my social media usage is to keep in contact with friends and family and as a platform for this blog and shop. But there are occasions (more than IContinue reading “Social f$%#ing media…….”
Our puppy Bailey and our autistic child.
We got a dog because my son was terrified of them; whenever we went out and he saw a dog, he would run to either my husband, his older brother or me to be picked up. He would cry, shout and show general distress at being near them. My husband and I have always wantedContinue reading “Our puppy Bailey and our autistic child.”
Why I don’t support Autism Speaks.
I want to learn how to support my son by listening and learning from autistic adults and older children. Their opinion, to me, is more important as they are able to give voice to situations that my son may find himself in. For an organization that claims to speak for autistic people, Autism Speaks hasContinue reading “Why I don’t support Autism Speaks.”
Brotherly Love
My sweet, sweet boy (my autistic 7 year old), who is so honest but is sometimes stronger then he realizes, broke the head off one of his brother’s bobble heads. He always asks ‘Mum can fix it?’ and always apologize for his mistakes- ‘I’m sorry I broke the head of your bobble head.’ And myContinue reading “Brotherly Love”
Autism Positives
Things to remember that my son is great at: He is honest and straight forward. He is compassionate and forgiving. He is less likely to judge others. He is empathetic to both people and animals. He is great at spotting patterns and doing things that require repetition. He has an excellent memory and attention toContinue reading “Autism Positives”
Hyposensitivity.
While autistic people can be ‘hypersensitive’ (over sensitive) to specific types of sensory information, they can also be ‘hyposensitive’ (under sensitive) to other types of sensory information. Autistic people can often seek out things they are hyposensitive to, in the hope of experiencing greater sensory stimulation from those things. I think my son is hypersensitive toContinue reading “Hyposensitivity.”
Potty Training: Should you push or should you wait?
When it comes to potty training, should parents push their children or wait for them to make the first move? Just to make things clear before I start- I’m no expert on potty training. My total experience comes from my two sons, one who is autistic and the other who is neuro-typical. My experience withContinue reading “Potty Training: Should you push or should you wait?”
The Pajama Gang 