Tag Archives: autism

At A Glance After receiving a private autism assessment, I discovered new ways to understand myself and manage daily life. Gardening brought structure, calm, and a sense of achievement while reconnecting with nature and building confidence. My Autism Diagnosis I have always felt a little different, but I never truly...

Embarking on a long-haul journey with your family is always an adventure, full of anticipation, excitement, and some natural apprehension. For families with an autistic child, this journey is layered with unique challenges and considerations that strangers cannot often even fathom. Each trip and each experience, is an opportunity to learn,...

Parenting is challenging no matter what, but parenting a child with autism can be especially difficult. As an autism parent, it is common to feel overwhelmed and isolated as you navigate the complexities of raising a child with unique needs. You may feel like nobody understands what you are going...

Having a member of the family with autism can restrict your abilities to go out and partake in everyday family activities. After all, it is important that you are aware and respectful of their needs. However, just because your child has autism, does not mean you can not go out...