My Child is Talking to me!

I think Mie is doing well. Lately, she’s been teaching all of us about space. She’s been reading a lot about space and wondering about it. ‘Mum, if we wanted to ice skate (on whatever moon it is that’s made of ice), we’d need special shoes so we don’t fly off into space. Maybe we...

Autism/High-Fuctioning-Autism/Aspergers

Should it be a word that frightens us? Why has it got some sort of stigma attached to it? Why am I afraid to write about it? Autism doesn’t frighten me. If my child is diagnosed with High Functioning Autism/Aspergers it will open up new doors and hopefully we’ll receive more help and guidance as...

Keep me safe in your pocket

My Daughter (7) doesn’t talk to me. Has she ever? I can’t even remember. I’m so wrapped up in the present drama. I’m crying my eyes out after she's gone to bed. Today, I learnt she hasn’t spoken to her teacher in six weeks, that she’s regressing at school, that her one friendship has fizzled...

Thank you for your concern – totally misplaced, but thanks

When my child is having a severe panic attack in public. Crying, pulling her hair, stomping, growling and generally completely freaking out and I've been trying to diffuse it for twenty minutes and I look exasperated and completely broken with tears in my eyes IT IS NOT THE TIME TO GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS. At the...

Feeling crazy – dealing with anxiety and sensory processing – from a mum’s perspective

Mie is making some amazing progress at the moment, but at the same time she’s regressing incredibly. Food is such an issue at the moment. She really struggles to believe that something is hers. I’ll put food down in front of her, she’ll look at me and ask if it’s for her. I’ll say it’s...