Being autistic is not bad. I like myself

  • April 4, 2016|

Today's post for Autism Awareness Month comes from an inspirational young boy named Philip. I read an article by Philip, published on The Mighty, a few months back, and have been fascinated by his story...

What I want my son to know when his meltdown is over

  • April 3, 2016|

(A guest post written by Michelle Myers) To my beautiful boy, You look so peaceful curled up in your bed tonight little man, it’s like the events of the day have washed over you with...

So what’s it like being autistic?

  • April 1, 2016|

It's a question I get asked once in a while. Sometimes it's a silent question because people think it's rude to ask, but even I can tell they're curious. "So... what's it like being autistic?"...

Autism: How my plans for Italy led me to Holland

  • March 17, 2016|

What were you doing in 2010? What was going on in your life? I was asked these questions at the weekend whilst on a training course for work. They asked you to look back to...

Hey, autism community, can’t we all just get along?

  • February 25, 2016|

Some of you will know this, and some of you won't, but there's a whole autism community out here online. An autism community made up of parents, professionals, carers, teachers and people on the spectrum,...