We look at the most common things people want to talk to me about in relation to my sons disability. I have heard all of the things stated "Through their eyes"
My First Born – The best thing I ever did
What's the best thing you have ever done? For me it is having my first born. I have two beautiful boys. You might wonder why then my first born is the best thing? Don't make the mistake of thinking I love him more, I love them both equally. Both in different ways for their different …
Who cares for that carer?
A few months ago I found myself sat in a busy supermarket carpark whilst the little one snoozed. I didn't want to wake him and enjoyed the peace for 15 minutes (It comes to something when 15 minutes in a carpark is considered a break). I glanced to the car next to me and an …
Carers Allowance. The Reality
My partner came home from work a few days ago and told me about a heated debate he'd been listening to on the radio regarding Carers Allowance. There appears to be a misconception that anyone can claim it, and that people do so when they don't need to. If you want to get my blood …
Autism then Vs Autism now
I don't know why but today I keep thinking about how our journey began and how my knowledge of autism has changed over time. I remember vividly picking up my little boy from his childminders, he would've been around 17 months old at the time . I was at the doorstep collecting him and he …
Six Signs My Autistic Son Is Poorly.
How do we know when our son is poorly if the signs are not obvious?
Autism Mum CV
An example of a CV for an autism mum
Not Just A Tantrum
Sitting on the floor, No way I'm going out the door, What do you see? A tantrum. Lying on the ground Just trying to escape the sound, What do you see? A tantrum. Just a glint in my eye, Then I start to scream and cry. What do you see? A tantrum. Kicking on the …
Days to Remember
It's not often we do family days out, I'm talking about the ones you need to plan in advance, book tickets and often part with quite a sum of money. Trips to theme parks, the theatre, cinema and the zoo for example are often off limits. Why? There are so many variables that we can't …
I have a secret. The truth about how autism affected me.
It may seem that I share a lot of personal stuff on here but psssst, come close....I'll tell you a secret - I don't share everything. I mentioned at the start of the year, I am going to give an honest account of our experience so that means letting you in on something I haven't …
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A LIFE LESS ORDINARY WITH AUTISM 