We can do a great deal to ensure autistic kids have a positive transition to school. This article contains step-by-step recommendations that have been tried and tested....
It’s well documented that the mental load of motherhood is overwhelming, especially when you're a sole parent. If you add ADHD it becomes so much harder to stay on top of everything. ...
With the strain of caring for kids with complex needs falling mainly on mums, it’s hardly surprising that we experience mental health problems at much higher levels than most people....
Should. Sometimes I wish the word should were banned from the English language. ...
Let’s face it, stress isn’t going anywhere. It’s a part of life for everyone, but as a mama of one or more children with disabilities stress is a part of life most days, and often every day....
There was a week back when my son, Harry, was two when I was pretty much unable to talk to anyone because if they asked how I was doing I would burst into tears. It was such a traumatic time that it’s still difficult to...
How we ‘deal’ when the heat is on is always important and even more so right now. For example, in my situation, I can fret about less paid work coming my way during this pandemic or I can see this as an incredible opportunity to...
It’s a heart-breaking reality that as humans we tend to behave in ways that push others away when we need them most. As mums of kids with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism, we see this all too often. Before I learned about autism...
I remember so clearly when my son was identified as being level two autistic (I don’t use the term diagnosed anymore as I like to promote positive autistic identity which means I see autism as difference not a disorder). While I was obviously concerned on...
There’s not a mum alive who doesn’t wonder what the future holds for her children. This causes a whole other level of worry though if your child has a disability. With my son, Harry, for example, I have no idea whether he will be able...