Autism and the Mum Identity Crisis: Finding the Path Back to YOU
Our identity shapes who we are. It shapes the person that we once were as well as the person we’re becoming. That’s why when, as a Mum, you receive an autism diagnosis for your child, it ...
A Wake-Up Call for Autism Mums: You Deserve More Than Activewear
As a mum raising an autistic child, fashion is probably the last thing on your mind. When you’re running on fumes because your child has been up all night, the thought of putting on something cute f ...
“Do You Love Him More?” – The Words That Broke Me
Those words cut deep. They were painful to hear and even harder to process. I don’t have favourites. My children are my world—each unique, each deeply loved. Their needs are different, but that do ...
Creating a Brighter Future: How to Plan and Advocate for Your Child’s Needs
When your child is diagnosed with autism, the world can suddenly feel overwhelming. You may find yourself drowning in a sea of appointments, recommendations, and well-meaning but conflicting advice. Q ...
Are You Missing Out on Financial Support?
As a parent of a newly diagnosed autistic child, you’re no stranger to paperwork. From the endless forms leading up to a diagnosis to the never-ending ones afterward, it can feel like a full-time jo ...
Breaking the News: How to Tell Family and Friends About Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis
Receiving your child’s autism diagnosis is one thing. Sharing it with parents, grandparents, and extended family is something else entirely. For many parents, the diagnosis is a mix of emotions—gr ...