My son stutters. The way he speaks can vary massively – and does so from hour to hour, from sentence to sentence. Sometimes he will speak fluently and extensively, for several minutes in a row. Stuttering and Autism are inextricably linked for him. Sometimes it will take him several minutes to get a single word… Read More
Biggest has always been a cautious child. Being behind with motor skills, and generally anxious, he was never in a rush to run, jump and climb like many children his age. His school shoes for Reception lasted the whole year. They were barely even scratched when he broke up for the Summer. I heard other… Read More
There are so many things hanging in the balance. I must push my son to achieve his potential, to leave his comfort zone, to be the best he can be – but I must also never force him to change, never make him do anything against his will. Always, his choice must be paramount. I… Read More
The Aviva Community Fund offers projects up and down the country the chance to secure much-needed funding for projects which build stronger and more resilient communities. Recently, I was lucky enough to see first-hand how the Aviva Community Fund is helping. I visited the Newport Chinese Community Centre (NCCC), who won £1,000 in 2017. About the Aviva Community Fund… Read More