Rebecca McCullough Rebecca McCullough

The Stress of Joy

Summer term was upon us. A term full of school trips, sports days, award assemblies and lots of fun!

Henry was so excited…

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Rebecca McCullough Rebecca McCullough

What is What?

Jackson was 12 years old, he had a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD.

Jackson had also been in the care system for 6 years. He was in and out…

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James Balmer James Balmer

Wired Differently

Jack could sit for hours in woodwork, drawing, creating, designing, sanding, cutting, drilling.

Jack also could barely make it through…

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Rebecca McCullough Rebecca McCullough

Your Words Matter

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.

A well known phrase and yet one we know that is far from the truth. We have all felt…

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James Balmer James Balmer

Taking Off The Mask

I had the privilege of teaching Emma for a few years.

The beautiful thing about teaching a child for a few years, you get to…

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Rebecca McCullough Rebecca McCullough

What is Acceptance?

Autism, a word that many are aware of but sadly still a word steeped in misconceptions.

Autism spectrum condition is a neurodevelopmental condition meaning…

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Rebecca McCullough Rebecca McCullough

The Hardest Word

I'd heard Alex was having a tough day.

There were many tough days. Alex seemed constantly dysregulated.

By the time my session with him was due I arrived to a…

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Rebecca McCullough Rebecca McCullough

Embracing Identity

"Hello my name is Ryan, I am Autistic.

I can tell you at least 15 facts about space, I have 2 brothers and I like spinning. I also hate…

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Rebecca McCullough Rebecca McCullough

One Person Who Believes 

There were many outstanding moments from Thursday’s Autism Hive NI conference but this one quote stopped me in my tracks.

"All I needed was

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