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…
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…
Wired Differently
Jack could sit for hours in woodwork, drawing, creating, designing, sanding, cutting, drilling.
Jack also could barely make it through…
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…
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…
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…
Behaviour Boundaries
It was time for Maths.
Zak hated Maths.
Actually, Zak hated almost any…
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…
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…
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