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People with autism have a kind of superpower. It’s true, while they may struggle in some areas, what they’re good at, they’re not just good at, they’re amazing at!
Did you know that people with autism have amazing attention to detail?

People with autism are everywhere, they walk among us every day. Sometimes it’s easy to tell they’re on the spectrum, sometimes it’s a little harder to notice.

It’s probably taken months, if not years to finally get a diagnosis for your child. You knew where things were heading, all the signs were there, but when you are told your child has autism you feel like you’ve been hit by a bullet. Your heart is breaking. You’ll have tears for your child and overwhelming emotions. There’s a sense of loss, the loss of what could have been, the grief and the wondering how this happened, what could you have done differently, why me, why my child?

If you’re an autism parent like me then you’re pretty special, in fact, you are awesome.

I feel that we were blessed with our autistic children for a reason, and although we may not always feel blessed, we really are the lucky ones.

Family mealtimes can be difficult. There’s always someone who doesn’t like something you put on the plate.Perhaps you decide to do a different meal for each member of your family depending on their likes and dislikes.Maybe you have a child who will only eat white food, like mashed potato, chicken and cauliflower.

As the beginning of the school year approaches, some children, particularly those on the autism spectrum, can start to suffer from anxiety

As the beginning of the school year approaches, some children, particularly those on the autism spectrum, can start to suffer from anxiety

For children on the autism spectrum, the lead up to Christmas, and Christmas Day itself, can be really difficult and confusing

It's important to actively listen to your child's concerns and what they are really trying to tell you