An Adult Autism Diagnosis at 37
13th May 2019
When I was seven, I had a ruptured appendix that resulted in peritonitis and gangrene. I was in the hospital for a month, had weeks
La Croix du Vieux Pont – Our Al Fresco Family Holiday
7th May 2019
*Al Fresco Holidays gifted our stay at La Croix du Vieux Pont for the purposes of this review. Last month we were lucky enough to
12 Things I have learned since my first Autism Awareness Day
2nd April 2019
The first time I experienced Autism Awareness Month, as the parent of a newly diagnosed child, was in April 2016. It is hard to fully
Wild Mushroom and Chicken Tagliatelle
25th March 2019
We are huge fans of HelloFresh in our household. We love food, and we love cooking, but there are times when planning meals and buying
Egg-shaped Paper Mache Easter Lanterns
21st March 2019
With Easter approaching next month, I thought it was time for some seasonal crafting. I have created a craft that works well as a DIY
On Telling You that You are Autistic
12th March 2019
Gorgeous boy, you are sitting on the stairs, tears running down your face. As you heave and splutter, you try to begin a word –
Pork Loin Stuffed with Pecorino and Garlic – with Thermapen
11th March 2019
We have teamed up with Thermapen to create this delicious recipe for Herb Encrusted Pork Loin stuffed with Pecorino and Garlic. This dish is perfect
Driving Me Up the Wall – The DVLA, Driving Tests and Me
5th March 2019
I passed my driving test on the ninth attempt. Yes – ninth. Some of my best anecdotes came out of those tests. I once made
Stuttering and Autism – How are they linked?
25th February 2019
My son stutters. The way he speaks can vary massively – and does so from hour to hour, from sentence to sentence. Sometimes he will
Win a Pair of Indestructible School Shoes from Treads
18th February 2019
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
The Balancing Act
8th February 2019
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
Visiting the Aviva Community Fund Winner, Newport Chinese Centre
7th February 2019
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