This is a particularly testing time for all of us right now. During this time it’s important that we look after our mental health as things can easily get on top of us all. Continue reading
We have seen lots of colour coded children schedules on social media recently for home schooling their children and they may be useful and work for many parents but it’s not something we will be doing in our home. Continue reading
We have so many wishes and hopes for 2020, probably too many to mention here.
Below we have shared a few … Continue reading
Studies have shown autistic children are calmer following interventions which reduces anxiety and increases opportunities to thrive and achieve in the overwhelming environment in which we now live. Continue reading
A sensory diet/lifestyle can help a child’s nervous system to feel better organised and therefore assists the child’s attention and performance. Continue reading
Carers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or the Domiciliary Care Allowance and living with the cared for person are eligible for the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme. Continue reading
Self-care does not mean being selfish. Self-care is not just about pamper nights, but for many, including myself, I find a nice bath helps me take time out. For others it could be walking, a sport or art – there is no right or wrong. So what does real self-care look like? Continue reading
As parents we are usually the first to notice early signs of a difference in our child’s language, behaviour or social development, for example a lack of interest in playing with other children or a loss in their language ability. Continue reading
We survived what may have been one of the longest weeks of our lives. Whatever type of viral infection/cold our son had really affected his sinuses. His whole regulation and sensory system seemed out of synch. This made it so difficult for him to sleep and our days and nights just turned into one. Continue reading
AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, issue Autism ID cards to autistic children and adults. We think this is a great initiative by AsIAm. Continue reading