**This is a page out of my diary from 2017.  Some things have been changed for privacy reasons.** Dear Diary… Yesterday was Mother’s Day.  A day that I should be celebrating.  A day that should ...

Mother’s Day is approaching, a time when we celebrate the incredible women who tirelessly nurture, support, and love their families. Yet, amidst the joyous festivities, there’s a silent st ...

As a caregiver, the journey can be both very rewarding and downright challenging. One of the most common challenges faced by caregivers is burnout.  Carer Gateway shared that there are 2.65 million c ...

Being a parent is an incredible journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. When your child receives an autism diagnosis, this journey can take on a new dimension—one that might initially seem ...

As a mother of a newly diagnosed autistic child, you’re probably on tenterhooks.  No doubt a feeling of overwhelm and stress envelopes you.  Or maybe you’re having a great day, despite all of yo ...

Being a brother or sister to an autistic sibling can be frustrating, exhausting, overwhelming and heartwarming all at once.  Young siblings don’t quite understand what is happening and why their br ...