How to Help Your Autistic Child Like School When my autistic child started primary school, it was not just the typical “first day jitters.” It was a meltdown, a mix of fear and confusion that made the very idea of school seem unbearable. It was not just reluctance; it was full on resistance. “I do…
Autistic Intrusive thoughts SUCK. Autistic Intrusive Thoughts: What They Are and How to Overcome Them As a person with Autism – intrusive thoughts are fairly standard for me to experience. But I have been trying several things for a few months now and I have found that it is possible to overcome my autistic…
How to Care for a Sick Autistic Child: A Personal Journey When your child is sick, it can feel like the world slows down – and not in a good way. Their needs seem bigger, their cries louder, and your worries heavier. For parents of autistic children, those challenges can feel even more overwhelming. Whether…
How to Explain Emotion to an Autistic Child: A Personal Reflection On Today Some days are tougher than others, especially when raising kids. Whether they are autistic or not. Today was one of those days for me, filled with emotions, chaos, and a lot of frustration. By the end of it, I was emotionally drained,…
How to Handle Autism Learning and Development Regression in Autistic Children. Let us talk about something that might feel frustrating and even heartbreaking as a parent of an autistic child – regression in autistic children. It is when your autistic child suddenly seems to lose a skill they have already learned. Maybe they were potty…
How to Apologise to an Autistic Child Let me start with something honest: parenting an Autistic child can be challenging, even for those of us who are also Autistic. Sometimes, parenting is hard. Like, really hard. And let me be honest here – there are moments when I lose my cool with my Autistic child….
The Best Parts of Having an Autistic Child: Finding Joy in the Journey Having an Autistic child is a unique and beautiful experience. But let us be honest – having an Autistic child is not always easy. There are challenges, meltdowns, and moments where you are not sure if you are doing things right. But…
How to Stop My Autistic Child Wandering Off: A Personal Story and Guide If you are asking yourself, “How can I stop my autistic child wandering off?”, you are not alone. This question has been the source of many sleepless nights and frantic moments for me. I have been there, heart racing, as I ran…
Being Autistic in a Minority Culture: A Personal Journey of Struggles, Stigma, and Survival Good day, good afternoon, good evening! Wherever you are, thank you for stopping by to read my story. This post is deeply personal, and I hope it resonates with some of you out there who might feel alone or misunderstood. The…
Bringing a pet into your home can be a wonderful experience for any family, and it’s especially beneficial when you’re considering pets for an autistic child. As someone who is autistic and a parent to an autistic child. I have seen firsthand how much joy and support pets for an autistic child can bring Pets…
Helping Your Autistic Child To Go Out My Personal Journey Hello Everyone! Today, I want to dive deep into a topic many parents and caregivers of autistic children face: getting an autistic child to go out. If your autistic child doesn’t want to go outside, you’re not alone. For many of us, this is a…
I am an autistic mother, with a 2 year old non autistic child who has an older autistic sibling who is almost 4. Let me be honest and say that I struggle sometimes! I really do. It isn’t easy to have multiple children very close in age but it is even more difficult when one…
How your autistic child loves You: Understanding the ways they show affection Whether it is expressing love through: Grand gestures, Words of affirmation, or Physical closeness These things are basic and common sense for most average people and through those, it is normally how most people express their love. For many children, like my middle…
In this post, I have collected all the tips and tricks that I used to teach my autistic child to ride a bike successfully. If you are unsure about whether your child may have Autism or have your suspicions and need help in deciding whether you should go to a professional for a screening or…
