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The Insidious compliance training in schools Today…

… I need to address how we are teaching Autistic children in schools today. The “why” schools are using what they are to teach Autistic children is a direct result of the under-funding, under-resourced, archaic education system that schools are now. Again, a sad reality. But, changing how we teach Autistic children only takes a shift in perception and approach. …..

Our story

Our story is long, as many Neurodivergent families are. So, I will try to keep it as simple as I can. Our child was diagnosed autistic at around 4 years old after 2 long wasted years with CAMHS were they tried to convince my partner and I that our youngest child’s difference was our “fault” […]

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“Social Skills”, why do we insist on it for autistic Children & young people?

It is time to talk about the “social skills” we automatically subject our autistic children to as if they are somehow mandatory. These “social” constructs created by neurodominant/ neuronormative/ neurotypical society that wants everyone to be just like them. I know that sounds harsh and I meant it to. This has been building for a […]

The Holidays.. Not always Happy ones for many ….

Happy Holidays? But are they really for our Autistic and Neurodivergent (ND) Community? No matter the neurotype, the so-called “festive season” definitely brings anxiety and stress of all forms. This is even more profound considering all we have been through in this pandemic that currently seems to have no end in sight. These genuinely are […]

Reasonable Adjustments in Schools for Autistic Students and Students with Anxiety

Schools have a duty under the Equality Act to make reasonable adjustments for students who otherwise are at an unfair disadvantage to their peers due… Reasonable Adjustments in Schools for Autistic Students and Students with Anxiety