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…
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…
We all come in different shapes and sizes. We don’t all conform to standard, off the peg sizes in terms of clothing but generally we are able to find what…
“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all” – Thumper, Disney Bambi (1942) Why does anyone ever need to say something unkind or behave towards others in an…
I know many 26 year olds won’t wake up at their parents’ house on Christmas Day. This will be the first time James hasn't though. My ‘mum guilt’ is off…