Tag: education
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Surviving the School Run with Neurodivergent Kids: A Battle Won Before 9 AM
If you’ve got neurodivergent kids, you’ll likely know the scene all too well: mornings filled with wailing, flailing, and full-body refusals. Getting them dressed, fed, and out the door for school feels less like a daily routine and more like a grueling endurance challenge. By the time you’ve arrived at the school gates, you’re frazzled,…
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Navigating Social Challenges with Autistic Kids: A Realistic Approach
Socialising with neurodivergent kids isn’t always about playdates and parties. My boys thrive in structured settings but need weekends to decompress. After years of trying to “do it right,” I’ve embraced their need for quiet time. Turns out, kids can be happy little hermits—and that’s perfectly okay.
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Handling School When Your Child Is Facing Autistic Burnout
Between Christmas and Easter during Large Child’s first year at school, things started to settle. Or so I thought. But one persistent issue kept cropping up: exhaustion. Large Child cried every day before school, saying it was “too much.” But sometimes, the cries were different—deep, guttural sobs. His face was pale, his eyes glazed. As…
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Autistic Masking: What to Do When School Can’t See Your Kid Isn’t Coping
During Large Child’s first term at school, I started hearing reports that he was “coping much better.” The tears had lessened, he was staying calm, and while he was still virtually mute, the feedback was sparkling. The reality at home told a very different story. Every day after school was a battle. The moment we…
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Starting School with Autism: Our Struggle and What Helped My Child Cope
When my autistic son started school, we expected excitement—but instead, we faced daily meltdowns, fear, and exhaustion. Here’s how we navigated the chaos, fought for the right support, and began turning survival into progress.
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Trusting My Gut: How I Knew My Quiet Child Was Autistic Before Anyone Else Did
Suspect your child might be autistic but getting no feedback from professionals? Here’s how I trusted my gut, found an ally in my child’s reception teacher, and pushed for early support.
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Autism in Quiet Children: Why Being “No Trouble” Shouldn’t Mean No Support
When my son started preschool, his quiet, well-behaved nature was often mistaken for shyness. But behind the calm exterior were early signs of autism—sensory overwhelm, routine anxiety, and silent refusals to join in. Because he wasn’t disruptive, his struggles flew under the radar. In this post, I explore how autism can present in quiet children,…
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