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5 Tips To Help The Classroom Fidgeter

Does your child have difficulty sitting still? Here are 5 ways that I like to encourage more movement opportunities during the school day.

From ‘Autism Awareness Day’ to ‘Autism Inclusion Everyday’

We don't need 'Autism Awareness Day'. We need ‘Autism Awareness Everyday’. Because awareness alone doesn't encourage action.

Autism and My Appreciation of Life

I know how hard it is to be an autism Mum and each of us goes through different emotions and feelings about the whole process.

You Don’t Need To Know Everything About Autism

Early on in Clay’s journey I realised I do not need to know everything about autism. I just need to know everything about my autistic child.

Motherhood – You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup

Motherhood is a journey. We must navigate through the peaks and the valleys. We must realise that self-care is not selfish – it's a non-negotiable.

6 Calming Strategies for an Autistic Child

A child with autism can live in a very stressed state. Here are 6 of our favourite calming strategies that can be used at home or school.

I Implore You – Use Your Superpower

You know your child better than anyone. You know them inside and out. You know their likes, what calms them during a meltdown and what doesn’t.

Brain Breaks For The Classroom

Brain breaks shift the type of activity that is occurring in the brain and allows time for the brain to restore some of its supplies

The Therapeutic Benefits of Nature

Incorporating exciting and effective therapeutic activities into your routine does not need to be complicated and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

8 Multi Sensory Writing Activities

Multi Sensory Writing. It’s an activity that many of us are able do without a second thought, yet for so many of our children, it’s not such a simple task.

Calming The Chaos & Enjoying The Festive Season!

All the things we love about the holidays could throw your child’s routine out of whack from sleep disruption, poor diet and sensory overload.

Aren’t We All Different Not Less?

There are so many people who judge and criticise autism parents who think differently and who take a different approach to intervention.

Let’s Talk Toileting

Toileting is a complex task requiring a series of sub-skills. Many children on the spectrum have challenges going to the toilet.

The Over Responsive Child

For many children on the autism spectrum the world is too much. The world is confusing, unpleasant and in many cases deeply irritating.