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Parenting A Child With Aspergers Syndrome: Do’s And Don’ts
Its not easy being a parent to a child on the autism spectrum! Actually… It isn’t that easy being a parent full stop! Below are some dos and don’t, all based around the stuff I’ve learnt while… -
Mothers Day The Aspergers Way
Yesterday evening the little man asked me a question that was prompted by that of one of my own! My question to him was… ‘Do you know what day it is tomorrow?’ His answer… ‘Um, yes&hell… -
What A Way Raise Awareness For Autism
A company called CARD.com, an online issuer of prepaid Visa debit cards have come up with a fantastic way to raise awareness for autism, with this fantastic new card design… -
Putting His Social Skills Training Into Practice
I can not begin to put into words what an amazing day, today has been. If you’ve read my recent posts, you will already know how I won the opportunity to take little man to watch his team ‘Chelsea FC’ t… -
Tips For Parents - Hygiene Problems and Sensory Issues
Many children On the autism spectrum have some degree of sensory integration difficulties. As a parent of a child diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome with accompanying sensory integration problems, I know just how… -
Dear Little Man
Dear Little Man, One day I’ll set you free, you have my word on that. I’m sorry you feel held back…. I never wanted this. You see, its not that I don’t trust you because honestly I do. It&rsquo… -
What Caused my Depression as an Autism Parent
Its funny, Just recently I found myself engaged in conversation With a fellow parent at my daughter’s school. We were discussing depression, a subject I won’t hide from! This parent reads my blog and is… -
If My Child Offends You: I’m Sorry
Being a parent to a child with Aspergers means I’m somewhat used to the reactions of others when my child says something a little off the wall. I’ve found myself having to explain away inappropriate remark… -
World Autism Awareness Day
It’s World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday 2nd April, an initiative that deserves more publicity than it receives. I’m not suggesting that other initiatives don’t justify recognition, don’t get… -
Parenting a Child With Hypersensitivity to Smell
Children on the autism spectrum often have traits of SPD (sensory processing disorder) which could affect any one, if not all of their seven senses. In my last blog post I gave some tips on parenting a child with Tact…

