Last year was the first time we had taken James away on holiday since he moved into supported accommodation. We took him to the Isle of Wight. Don’t get me…
Another year, another Birthday, a time to celebrate with James and those he loves the most. This week was James’ birthday. His 27th. I still can’t actually believe he is…
It's been a different, and interesting, couple of weeks. The reason for that is that I’ve been on jury service, but it has meant that there has had to be…
Definition of Stimming – “The repetitive performance of certain physical movements or vocalisations as a form of behaviour by persons with Autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions: self-stimulation” (Oxford Languages). Stimming…
This week marks two years since James moved into his own home in supported accommodation. Time's a funny thing….it seems to pass more quickly the older you get (or is…
Episode two of Chris Packham’s documentary about autism began with Chris discussing his own difficulties in coping with ‘change.’ In this instance he was having to rearrange his whole, rather…
“For me being autistic is not some kind of weakness, there’s nothing wrong with autistic people, we’re just different.” - Chris Packham I recently had the pleasure of watching a two-part programme about…
Attending appointments with your child or adult with learning disabilities and autism can be very challenging for a number of reasons. It’s likely that over a number of years you…
A Sentimental Look Back at Times Past I am not what you would call a hoarder but like many people I keep treasured little things. I recently had a reason…
'The little “Ugly Duckling” of this story, takes her mother on an incredible spiritual journey. Bree is a teacher of Swan.' Wendy Gilker's book is the true story of her life…