Almost four years since my son’s autism diagnosis, and here I am, reminiscing about that frosty December morning—the one where I drove to the hospital, nerves shot, only to spot a rainbow gleaming through my windscreen. A sign? I like to think so. What I know for sure is that I’ve learned A LOT since […]
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The absolute game-changer purchases for my neurodiverse family over the last four years? Sensory toys. What Are Sensory Toys Used For? In our house, they’re simply known as fidgets—and we’ve tried a lot of them. This has been a big learning curve since my son’s autism diagnosis and his preferences for different sensory toys have evolved over time.
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What are the signs of Autism? In this blog post I will take a deep dive, into the early signs of Autism that I spotted in my son, when I began his Autism diagnosis process at 2 years old. Four Years Ago, I Knew Nothing About Autism If you’d asked me back then, “What is autism?” my
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Let’s talk Carrot Cake Cookies… As well as being a busy SEN parent, in my spare time, I love to research (okay, obsess over) Disney snacks that someone, somewhere is enjoying in a Disney park. And, naturally, I desperately crave that it is me. (Sad? Maybe. Relatable? Absolutely.) While I scrimp and save for my
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Why We Plan Differently: Creating a Sensory Friendly Disney Guide This Sensory-Friendly Disney Guide is designed to help you create a magical experience at Walt Disney World for neurodiverse children. After more than 30 years of visiting Walt Disney World—over 20 magical trips—I knew I wanted to share that joy with my own children. As
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