My boy does not fit easily onto the spectrum that most people imagine. He speaks and so is labelled ‘high-functioning’ by most – though that is not accurate. He was diagnosed early, at just two – way before the average child with Asperger’s. He needs full-time one-to-one support at nursery and will at school. He… Read More
We are pleased to announce that we are potty training ambassadors for HUGGIES® Pull-Ups® and we have been having great fun (mostly!) while starting Littlest’s journey to wearing ‘big girl’ pants full-time. With the help of their expert, child psychologist and mother of four, Dr Heather Wittenberg, Huggies have pulled together the most practical and helpful tips… Read More
A really quick intro for the linky this week as we are on our annual jaunt to my parents in France. This week I am linking ‘Autism will always be Hidden‘ and ‘Visual Timetable for Starting School’. We will be collecting Willow, a 4 month-old Springer Spaniel puppy, while we are here so look out… Read More
To the casual observer, my son may not appear to be brave. His days are laced with anxiety. Sometimes, he sobs because he has the wrong cup. At the adventure park, when the other children climb and jump and spin, he may scream and wail, become inconsolable. He cannot bear inconsistencies, hates the idea of… Read More
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens has over 260 different species of animals and is one of the largest privately owned zoological collections in the UK. Set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens, the Cotswold Wildlife Park not only has a diverse and fascinating range of animals, there are also other attractions that make… Read More
Autism is hidden. It does not matter if awareness grows. It does not matter how much support or how many services are available to autistic people. It does not matter, even, if an autistic person has behaviours that set them apart, if those who are dealing with them know that they have autism, if it… Read More
This month’s Bostik Blogger theme is Back to School (already?!) and ours is a particularly exciting September this year because our son is starting school for the first time. Biggest has autism and this means he struggles with transitions and big changes. Children with autism and other special educational needs often benefit from resources like… Read More
Last week we shared our tips and gadgets for a perfect family breakfast. I am pleased to say that we are able to offer one lucky reader the chance to win all three of these very handy Beko gadgets. That’s right – you could win a Beko Bean to Cup Coffee Machine, a Temperature Control… Read More
The summer holidays are hard. The morning routine is different. Daddy is home all the time and the signals that tell my gorgeous boy what will happen next are all mixed up. We might go to the shops in the afternoon – or the morning. A nursery day does not begin with daddy in a… Read More
You may have seen that Biggest recently transferred into a full size bed with his extremely comfy FUÜM mattress. In order to accommodate the new bed, we made a few other changes to update the room. Now that he is getting a little bigger, he needs more storage and a pleasant place to play. As well as… Read More