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The Empowering Role of Social Stories for Autistic Children and Their Mums
Very much like the visual schedule, social stories hold a very powerful message. They can describe to the reader how all their senses will be impacted through pictures. What they can expect to see, touch, taste, smell and hear. They provide clarity around what social situations they may come up against, expectations of the child […]
The Power of Visual Schedules for Autistic Children
We have been communicating in pictures for centuries. The cave men used it, Egyptians use it, Indigenous people used it. They used pictures to tell a story, to convey a message. Now in 2023, we are still using pictures to convey a message. It’s not uncommon to see visuals when the word autism is thrown […]
Setting Realistic Expectations: Navigating the Journey of Motherhood with a Newly Diagnosed Autistic Child
Motherhood is tough at the best of times with unexpected twists and turns. Yet when an autism diagnosis comes onto the table, parents, in particular, mothers find themselves grieving the loss of who their child was going to become and what they were going to have in their life. A grief so overwhelming and daunting […]
SheSpeaks: Navigating the Spectrum – A Co-Author’s Tale of Triumph over Autism
When I was invited to write a chapter in this book. My book. Our book. I remember thinking would I be able to convey all that is my journey into this one chapter? Will I be able to do myself justice and my angel boy justice? Will I be able to share with you what […]
Autism Doesn’t Discriminate: A Universal Journey
Autism is a condition that knows no boundaries, respects no social or economic status, and pays no attention to race, ethnicity, or gender. Autism doesn’t discriminate. It affects families from all walks of life, reminding us that we are more alike than different, and our collective support and understanding can make a world of difference. […]
