This post will be about Daydreaming in Autistic children. If you are interested in reading about excessive daydreaming in adults, I do have a post about maladaptive daydreaming in combination with Autism in adults. You can read that post that here.. A little bit of background information I am an Autistic…
As you might be able to tell from this post, I am pregnant. Yes! And it is with my third child. And No! It was not an accidental pregnancy. Background information I have two children already. One of whom is on the Autism spectrum and another who is not. My husband and I…
Good Morning, Good Afternoon or Good Evening. Whichever applies to you, dear reader. Perfectionism. Eurgh. It is a really tough thing to have. You know what. Let me go on a little rant here. Perfectionism is almost glamourised now. With social media and everything else, it is seen as something entirely and ONLY positive….
Its time to get your partner a gift. Whether it is for someone you deeply care about or for your spouse. Buying something for an Autistic person tends to be a little bit different than biying a present for an average Joe. I am Autistic. I will have been married for 7 years this year,…
Background information My child was diagnosed with Autism from the early age of 2. I have Autism also and so Autism is a constant factor in my household. Ever since we first got the diagnosis for my Autistic child, I have been constantly looking and researching, reading and learning about the best ways to help…
Parents of Autism Use the words that fit how you feel. Do not hide your feelings or lie. I am not a professional therapist or an Autism specialist. I have Autism. And my child is also Autistic. My other child however, is not autistic. As soon as my child was diagnosed with Autism,…
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 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,…
Why I Hate Driving as an Autistic Adult: A Personal Journey For most, it is a step toward independence and freedom. But for me, driving as an autistic adult feels like an uphill battle that never really ends. It is not that I can not drive. I can, and I have a license. But…
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 I Handle Arguments as an Autistic Adult (and What’s Helped Me) Hi there, fellow humans navigating life! As an autistic adult and mother of two boys – one autistic, one typical (very typical, and yes, that is not up for debate) – I have had my fair share of experience dealing with arguments. Add…
A Personal Journey on How I Handled Being Pregnant and Having Autism Being pregnant and having autism, can really make the experience be overwhelming in ways that are hard to describe. When you are pregnant and having autism, the experience can be overwhelming in ways that are hard to describe. I am an autistic mother,…
Living with Autism: My Journey into Getting Married while Having Autism Hi there, I am here to share my experience of getting married while having autism. Yep, you read that right – I navigated marriage with all the quirks, strengths, and challenges that come with being on the autism spectrum. If you are curious about…
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…
Introduction to Ticks/Stims and OCD While Having Autism: My Personal Experience Living with autism can be a journey full of unique challenges and experiences. One challenge that many people with autism face is dealing with ticks, stims and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). These behaviors can sometimes feel overwhelming and even get in the way of…
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…
