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How to Help with Meltdowns and Stimming Needs
By Emma Dalmayne, Aspierations and Information After my son was diagnosed with autism then subsequently myself I decided to do this piece for those who’s child may be diagnosed with autism or you may...
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Today I Threw a Carrot Cake
Today I threw a carrot cake. Today I threw a carrot cake. Luckily it was in its box so it was ok. It was a rough week. Early this morning my eldest son went to ask for an autism assessment, the GP...
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Experiencing the Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
As an autistic adult I suffer from anxiety if my routines are changed and it can manifest with physical symptoms. Today I was planning for an appointment I had on my schedule for tomorrow. I arranged...
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Homeschooling My Peg
A little boy’s giggle ripples through the house and I smile. At one time my son never laughed and rarely smiled. My son’s confidence has come back in abundance since I withdrew him from school and...
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Reaching for the Sky
Today I was lucky enough to speak to Charlie Timbrell an inspirational young man who was diagnosed with autism at age seven, has just achieved his lifelong dream of owning his own hot air balloon!...
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Growing Up as a Rainbow Girl
I can remember running, the large black tire hit me from behind and took me down in one fell swoop. My nose stung and I cried, no one saw and I went and sat down on a brick wall. I knew my mother...
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Autism and Visual Perception
Have you ever wondered why your child squints to look at things? Or tilts her head to an angle to look at something? If a visit to the optician has ruled out any visual problems then it is more likely...
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The 5 Common Autism Myths and Misperceptions
Where to start? These are the 5 common autism myths and misperceptions I hear regularly: Autism Myth 1: You can’t be autistic you are too social. Yes I can be, I am able to enjoy others company as...
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To the Unrecognised…We Are One
As an autistic diagnosed with Aspergers a year and a half ago I remember how it felt to not have a diagnosis. I seemed to need that written affirmation as to who I was, and while I’m happy I have my...
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Autism and Coffee
‘Really Autism? You going to start before I even have a cup of coffee?’ Yes really. That was posted in an Autism ‘support’ group. I couldn’t resist replying ‘Really Neurotypical? You need a coffee...
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How Home Schooling Saved My Son
I never considered home education. I thought to do it you had to be rich or have some sort of formal training. It wasn’t something that entered my mind. As far as I knew, your child had to start in...
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Experience the Comfort and Joy of Sensory Habits
I’ve many times given advice on sensory seeking behaviours in autistic children, how to aid them and why they may occur. While explaining that a child spinning for example, is seeking to feed their...
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Autism and a Tale of Two Views on a Particularly No Good Day!
The parent’s view: It’s been one of those days! Your child won’t listen to a thing you say and refuses to get dressed screaming like a banshee when you try to put on their socks. You get up and offer...
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Are You and Your Autistic Child at Odds? There is a Better Way!
Picture this: You turn up to playgroup and your child won’t enter the building. He flatly refuses to enter, cries and begs not to go in but is told firmly and repeatedly that he has to go in, if he...
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What Worries You When Your Child Reaches a New Milestone?
Parents often ask with concern why when their child has made a gain of some kind in development do they seem to reverse in others? As an Autistic I can tell you that many times when reaching a new...
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Why I Appreciate Eminem Lyrics on Aspergers
By Emma Dalmayne In his song Wicked Ways Eminem says he has Aspergers: Ever heard of Aspergers? It’s a rare condition It’s what you’re suffering from when you simply don’t care if it’s an 80 degree...
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