We are now entering into a breathtaking new world with Biggest – that of reading to yourself for pleasure, and the magic and comfort that can bring. Reading is something that I have adored since before I can remember. Books have been my steadfast friends when I had no others, and through all manner of… Read More
Earlier this year we took Biggest and Littlest to see Disney on Ice and it was a huge success. I will never forget the looks on their faces as some of their Disney favourites took to the stage. They were truly mesmerised. One or two of their very favourites were missing though, which is why… Read More
My children are not quite six and not quite four – and they are respectively autistic and neurotypical. Littlest knows that her brother is different – she has said as much to me. She knows he plays differently, reacts differently, that he is not like “the other boys and girls.” She sees that he is… Read More
Over a year ago, when we first met with the headteacher of my son’s future primary school, she made some promises. Many people told me that she would not keep those promises, that schools these days care little for the provision of their SEN pupils, that I would see, in time, that her assurances were… Read More
We are always pretty excited when the space theme comes around for Bostik Bloggers. Biggest’s main special interest is space and the solar system. He loves learning about it and any toys, books or items associated with space, especially if they have a sensory element. I love making space-related crafts for him because I know… Read More
Have you heard of Streusel? Streusel is a kind of crumbly topping made with flour, sugar and butter. It can be used on cakes, pies and muffins to give a lovely taste and texture, a bit like the top of a crumble. We have come up with a streusel recipe with an extra delicious twist.… Read More
Every summer, we brave the overnight ferry and its fabled alarm, and head off to the little village of Nanclars, in the Charente region of France. My parents have lived there, near the larger town of Angoulême, for over ten years. They own a wonderful old farmhouse and get by in their “retirement” by renting out… Read More
At this time, exactly three years ago, someone I had just met told me that you may never do the things that other children do. They watched you play and wrote things down on clipboards. They asked me questions about when you walked, when you talked, about what you like and dislike. They watched videos… Read More