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Battling Carer Burnout: Recognising, Overcoming, and Reflecting
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 carers in Australia which means 1 in 9 people will take on the carer role. This blog aims to shed light on what […]
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 daunting and overwhelming. As a coach specializing in supporting mothers of newly diagnosed autistic children, I understand firsthand the unique challenges you face […]
Stop Letting Other People’s Opinions Steal Your Joy
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 your challenges that are presented to you, you’re taking the higher road, that is, until someone says something that steals your joy. […]
Sibling Support: 7 Strategies for Sibling Validation in Autism
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 brother or sister isn’t hitting the milestones that they are. Older siblings can be embarrassed by their brother or sister’s stimming, meltdowns or social anxiety. […]
Don’t Fight the Fear – Embrace it. Autism Parenting From a Different View.
Parenting a child with autism often comes with its own set of fears and uncertainties. From concerns about their future to worries about their well-being, it’s natural for fear to accompany the journey. However, what if we reframed our perspective and viewed fear not as an opponent to be fought, but as a companion to […]