I was a teacher for over twelve years before my son was diagnosed with autism. Before he was born, I had taught countless pupils on the autistic spectrum, but it was not until my son’s diagnosis that I was able to fully appreciate the gaps in my knowledge. I hope the tips I am going… Read More
Welcome to the second instalment of the regular series where I review and recommend products that my family are currently enjoying. This time I will be focusing on the things my sixteen month-old daughter can’t do without. Littlest is quite a different child to her brother and already prefers hands on action and active toys… Read More
Nearly one year ago, I sat in a cramped room with unpleasant, flickering lights, while a doctor I barely knew told me you were autistic. The me sitting in that room is a half a million minutes away; a great gulf of time and experience separates us. I hardly know the path I took to… Read More
This is the first in a series in which I explore some of the products and items that my family love. I have decided to start with my three year-old son’s favourite things. As many of you will know, my son was diagnosed with autism when he was just two years and ten months old.… Read More
I was asked to review Migloo’s Day by Mumsnet and Walker Books. Here is a short video to show you a little bit about the book: Migloo’s Day is a search and find story book. It has similar elements to one of our strong favourites ‘You Choose’. It is jam-packed with detailed and thoughtful illustrations… Read More
Dear Sir and Madam, I am writing to you in order to inform you of the current situation regarding my son. I write the blog, Someone’s Mum, which has chronicled the ups and downs of our diagnosis, and I will be publishing this letter there. With your permission, I would be happy to publish your… Read More
It’s 7.35 pm and thunder is echoing across the dark and cheerless M5. Rain is hammering down and all I can make out in front of me are the angry water-colour spots of the lights of the cars in front. Melancholy country music is spilling into my car from Radio 2, and I am crying.… Read More