Tag: Lived Experience
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Hyperfixation: Unraveling the intricacies of ADHD and its symptom
We thought it would be a good idea to shed some light on the fascinating world of hyperfixation, which is a trait seen in both child and adult ADHD. The site has a few articles already on ADHD alongside some other ADHD behaviors, including its impact on daily life. We thought we would explore this…
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How to help a Dyslexic child: 10 ways you can make a difference
We have a guest post today from Kate Griggs, the Made by Dyslexia founder, and following the release of her new book This is Dyslexia. We are chatting about how to help a dyslexic child, whether you are a parent or an educator. This Is Dyslexia is the second book written by Made By Dyslexia Founder…
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How to prepare for SEND meetings
One thing I didn’t anticipate with parenting special needs children was the amount of form-filling and meetings, meetings with professionals who will make big decisions around the children, based on a few bits of paper. There are so many different meetings to be had, with so many different people. We need to prepare and to…
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After Early Intervention for Verbal Apraxia
Since my son’s initial diagnosis of verbal apraxia three years ago, I have cried three times a year. This usually occurs around evaluations, meetings, and one other random moment in time when I realise how much my boy struggles to do something the rest of us take for granted. As he gets older I have…
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Verbal Apraxia: An introduction to our diagnosis
As a baby my son was a talker; he babbled, cooed, and screeched loudly bringing smiles to our faces. We would laugh joyously as he yelled, “ba ba ba” at the top of his lungs. I said he will be an early talker and everyone agreed. But soon one and a half passed us by…
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Parenting an Autistic Child: 5 top tips from lived experience
Walk into any bookshop and there are shelves of self-help books, absolutely loads. Books on increasing self-confidence, pregnancy, diet, positivity…the list would seem to be endless. Until you become part of a new “club”, one that you weren’t necessarily aware when your child was newborn that you’d be “joining”, due to the fact it’s an…
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Our Experience with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
Today we have a guest post from the lovely, Autism Mumma. Do read her blog, its an inspirational story of her journey with her daughter, D, who was diagnosed with autism before she was five years old. She is passionate about raising awareness of autism; as she herself calls it the “invisible disability.” Today she…