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…
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…
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…
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