Tag: Neurodivergent Parenting
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How to Survive Working from Home During the School Holidays: 4 Practical Tips for Parents
Balancing work and kids at home during the summer holidays? It’s exhausting—but possible. Here are four practical tips that have helped me survive the chaos of working from home with little ones around.
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Social Success: How Stepping Back Helped My Autistic Child Leap Forward
After years of tears and overwhelm, my autistic son H asked to go on a playdate—and thrived. No meltdowns, no drama, just joy. Here’s how stepping back from social pressure created the space he needed to move forward in his own time.
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Birthday Party Panic: Why Social Events Can Overwhelm Autistic Kids
A conversation over the weekend made me realise just how much misunderstanding still surrounds autistic kids and social events. As an autistic adult raising two neurodivergent boys, I often forget that what feels completely natural to us can be baffling to others. So, let me paint a picture. My 6-year-old, H, was thrilled to be…
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